The Minister for the Arts announced a review into the Australia Council which will contribute to the development of the National Cultural Policy. The independent Review of the Australia Council was released on 15 May and is now available. Information on the Review’s Terms of Reference is also available. The Chairs of the Review released a survey on the Australia Council which ran from 23 February – 9 March 2012.
Welcome by the Minister for the Arts
After ten weeks of public consultation the Australian Government will be using your feedback in finalising the development of a new National Cultural Policy – the first in nearly 20 years.
Since the discussion paper on the National Cultural Policy was released in August, organisations, community groups and thousands of Australians – from all around the country and from many different backgrounds – have contributed valuable suggestions and feedback.
This policy will reflect the many conversations that have taken place across the nation. What I have heard, overwhelmingly, is that people do believe a new cultural policy is required.
Through the National Cultural Policy, we will work to support the arts and strengthen its contribution to a dynamic and diverse Australia.
The National Cultural Policy will set the framework for Australian Government support for arts, culture and creativity for the next ten years, providing us with a common strategic direction and rationale for current and future investment.
I would like to thank you all for your responses. It is anticipated that the final policy will be released in 2012.
The Hon Simon Crean MP
Minister for the Arts
News
- Australia Council Review released (Minister's Media Release) – 15 May 2012
- Arts council faces major overhaul (Australian Financial Review) – 15 May 2012
- Cultural policy in limbo … which might give the space needed (Crikey) – 11 May 2012
- No national vision yet but $64m for arts, museums (The Australian) – 10 May 2012
- Galleries and museums welcome budget windfall (Sydney Morning Herald) – 10 May 2012