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Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
What's new
New Australian content laws for streaming services
The laws will bring more Australian stories to our screens and support the local screen industry.
Archaeological objects returned to Egypt
Seventeen Egyptian artefacts have been formally returned to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in a handover held at the Australian Parliament House.
Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
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Apply now to help protect First Nations arts and culture
Applications are now open for a First Nations expert working group.
Resale Royalties Scheme hits $15 million milestone
Almost 3,000 artists have benefitted from the Scheme since 2010.
Global launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032
Australian Government representatives marked the occasion at a special event in Paris.
National art treasures head to Tasmania and South Australia
Sharing the National Collection loans have now been announced for all states and territories outside the ACT.
Revive Live: supporting Australian live music
Applications are now open for the Australian Government’s new $8.6 million program.
Close to $10 million for First Nations languages and arts projects
A total of 51 projects will share in the funding.
Conserving and revitalising Indigenous cultural expression
A new digital project is helping to conserve and revitalise the Northern Territory’s Martay Burarra culture and language.
Rare acquisition joins the Australian War Memorial collection
Twenty-nine unframed drawings created in 1917 to depict the ‘Pageant of the Southern Cross’ by Australian artist Hilda Rix Nicholas have been acquired.
Portrait of influential Tasmanian woman on its way home
The acquisition will enhance the National Trust of Tasmania’s collection of objects relating to influential women in Tasmania’s history.
Continuing the revival of the Australian arts sector
First Nations artists and Australian writers to benefit from new legislation
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Guidelines for valuing entomological (insect) collections
Published: 27 Jun 2019 These guidelines should be referred to when valuing donations of entomological material under the CGP. cgp-guidelines-for-valuing-entomological-insect-collections.docx (DOCX, 744.67 KB) …
PublicationArts and cultural festivals back in action in regional Australia
Through the latest round of the Festivals Australia program, 15 innovative and inspiring projects will be supported by the Government. 6 Jan 2023 Disco and Wellsy perform at the Dashville Progress Society Spectacular. Photo courtesy of the Dashville …
NewsAustralian Government Policy on Indigenous Repatriation
Published: 20 Dec 2019 The Australian Government Policy on Indigenous Repatriation was established in 2011. In 2016, it was updated to reflect the change in department name. australian_government_policy_on_indigenous_repatriation.docx (DOCX, 780.81 KB) …
PublicationArts Access Australia—Project Accessibility Plan Template
Published: 21 Sep 2016 Arts Access Australia—Project Accessibility Plan Template for our funding programs. arts-access-australia-poject-accessibility_0.docx (DOCX, 166.95 KB) arts-access-australia-poject-accessibility_0.pdf (PDF, 239.46 KB) … 391 … 392 … …
PublicationAuspice Arrangement Confirmation Form
Published: 21 Sep 2016 Auspice Arrangement Confirmation Form for the Catalyst program. auspice-arrangement-confirmation_1.docx (DOCX, 750.26 KB) auspice-arrangement-confirmation_1.pdf (PDF, 585.1 KB) … 394 … 395 … 396 … 3 … Auspice Arrangement …
Publication2020–21 Indigenous Languages and Arts program grant recipients
Published: 21 Jan 2021 2020-21-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients-december-2020.docx (DOCX, 161.88 KB) 2020-21-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients-december-2020.pdf (PDF, 485.79 KB) … 397 … 398 … 3 … 2020–21 …
PublicationCertificate of Donation—Cultural Gifts Program
Published: 16 Oct 2025 Subdivision 30-A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This form is to be completed by the donor (all persons with a legal interest in the items being donated) and signed by the authorised officer accepting the gift on behalf of …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music grant recipients
Published: 3 Mar 2021 The Indigenous Contemporary Music program, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands. It provides …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts Program guidelines
Published: 19 Apr 2017 The Department of Communications and the Arts develops and administers Australian Government programs and policies that encourage excellence in art, support our cultural heritage and provide access to arts and culture. This enables …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch two summary of projects
Published: 6 Apr 2021 rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-two-summary-of-projects.docx (DOCX, 192.83 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-two-summary-of-projects.pdf (PDF, 922.64 KB) … 408 … 409 … RISE Fund grant recipients—Batch two summary of …
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