The new legislation marks an important step in a the implementation of Revive.

Missy Higgins performs at the launch of the National Cultural Policy, Revive
Missy Higgins performs at the launch of the National Cultural Policy, Revive

Parliament has today passed the Creative Australia Bill 2023.

The Bill establishes Music Australia and Creative Workplaces within Creative Australia, as the Government’s principal arts and investment advisory body:

  • Music Australia will deliver targeted support and investment to build and grow Australia’s contemporary music industry, backed by more than $69 million in funding over four years.
  • Creative Workplaces will deliver safer places of work and improve conditions for the estimated 400,000 Australians employed in the arts sector.

The legislation also establishes the governing Board for Creative Australia, which will continue to be known as the Australia Council Board.

The changes represent key steps forward in the implementation of Revive, Australia’s new National Cultural Policy.

Future legislation will embed a First Nations led body within Creative Australia and also establish Writers Australia, after further consultation has occured.

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