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Legislation

Acts, regulations and legislative instruments that protect and regulate Australia’s arts and culture industry.

Impact of our National Cultural Institutions

We work collaboratively with the National Cultural Institutions to highlight the key role they play in the cultural lives of Australians.

International activities

Cultural heritage

We protect national and international movable cultural heritage: we regulate exports and imports, and help museums, galleries and libraries acquire important cultural material. We help repatriate...

Register of Cultural Organisations

Organisations listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations can receive tax deductible donations. This helps cultural organisations to attract funding from businesses and individuals.

Screen

Australia's iconic screen industry is an important contributor to the nation's cultural life and showcases the talents and creativity of our actors, writers, producers, directors and post...

Guidelines on the entry into Australia of foreign actors for the purpose of employment in film and television productions

Published 9th Feb 2018

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These guidelines explain the requirements for employing foreign screen performers for films and television programs under Australia’s migration laws.

Literature

Australian literature is vital to our cultural and intellectual life and communicating Australian stories. We support the work of writers and celebrate their achievements.

Questions and answers

Performing arts

The Australian Government provides funding and support for Australia's vibrant performing arts sector.

Regional Arts

We support arts and cultural development in regional and remote communities to help overcome the obstacles presented by distance and population size.

Festivals Australia program logos

The Festivals Australia logo is used to acknowledge Australian Government support for activities funded under Festivals Australia.

Regional Arts Fund logos

The Regional Arts Fund program logo is used to acknowledge Australian Government support for activities funded under the Regional Arts Fund.

Visions of Australia program logos

The Visions of Australia program logo is used to acknowledge Australian Government support for activities funded under Visions of Australia.

Museums, galleries and libraries

Australia's collecting institutions protect and celebrate Australia's rich cultural heritage, share resources and mentor regional partners. We provide advice to government and the sector on best...