The Australian Government supports Australian leading performing arts companies through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework.
The Office for the Arts has policy responsibility for the Framework and the Creative Australia (formerly the Australia Council for the Arts) has responsibility for implementation, consistent with the Framework agreed by state and territory Arts and Cultural Ministers. Organisations funded under the Framework will benefit from the stability of up to eight years funding. The Framework provides:
- a clear approach to prioritising outcomes for the Australian performing arts sector, audiences and communities, such as growing First Nations arts
- a pathway to expand the number of funded companies through a two-stage invitation and assessment process
- stability of funding balanced with flexibility so governments can jointly respond to changing priorities
- increased transparency and accountability through enhanced reporting, and
- a new approach to rewarding artistic and organisational excellence.