Policy

Why Australia’s national gallery standards need a revamp
A national taskforce is going over the standards that museums and galleries adopt, ensuring best practice in our changing world.…

Young Australians see the arts as 'inseparable' from their lives
Involved in digital with less distinction between artforms, a new report from A New Approach challenges assumptions about young arts…

No vax, no entry for galleries in the future?
As venue vaccination passports become mandatory in New York, will Australian galleries and museums follow in future?

NGA repatriates 14 objects to India, valued at over $3M
Updated policy overlays ethical lens on collecting, with implications for First Nations collections, and ushering a next chapter for National…

The next pivot: a digital response to disruption
The Australia Council’s new national Digital Culture Strategy aims to embed digital thinking in a whole-of-sector approach, via mentorships, residencies,…

The time is now: Climate awareness in museums is a must
CIMAM’s toolkit offers strategies and resources for museums to reduce their carbon footprint.

Half of Federal arts emergency money remains unspent
Shadow Arts Minister Tony Burke delivers the alarming news that half of RISE Federal funding promised is still undelivered, more…

Creative State 2025: new policy places creativity at the heart of Victoria
Two new funding programs are among Creative Victoria’s latest four-year strategy to improve industry stability and accessibility.

Exit strategy: a new vision for art and culture?
A new policy vision for the arts is desperately needed, but treating the arts like any other industry is not…

Preparing for a National Arts, Culture and Creativity Plan: Webinar 2
Kate Fielding, CEO of A New Approach, discusses some of the current thinking around the development of a new national…