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What to expect in the arts from Labor’s landslide win and second term

In the wake of their landslide win, what can Australians expect for the next three years of Arts policy? Arts Minister Tony Burke's contribution to ArtsHub offers exclusive hints.

5 May 2025 15:26

David Burton

Tony Burke may remain Arts Minister, promising an extension of its Revive policy. The photo shows a photo of Australian Prime Minister Albanese seated at his desk, hands folded on the desk in front of him.

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Tony Burke may remain Arts Minister, promising an extension of the Albanese Government’s Revive policy. Pictured is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seated at his desk. Photo: Australian Government.

Labor safely secured a second term and a majority government after a landslide election over the weekend. Attention now turns to Cabinet reshuffles and portfolio trades. It is unknown if Arts Minister Tony Burke will keep his portfolio in the second term, but his recent contribution to ArtsHub reveals some of what Australians can expect.

Burke also told ArtsHub the Labor Government would commit to providing the funds to restore the South Melbourne Town Hall. Prime Minister Albanese’s Government also made an election promise of $250,000 to assist the country’s LGBTQIA+ media organisation and radio station JOY Media (broadcasting on 94.9FM). Apart from this, specific promises and commitments were minimal for the arts portfolio in the lead-up to the national election.

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David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.