Creative Australia 2023

# Creative Australia Bill 2023 ## What it does The government is creating a new organisation called Creative Australia to support the arts and creative industries across the country. It brings together music support (Music Australia) and creative workspace programs under one umbrella, and restructures the Australia Council Board to oversee this work. ## Why it matters This centralises arts funding and support so creators—musicians, artists, performers—have clearer pathways to get grants, workspace access, and professional development. It's designed to make the system easier to navigate and more coordinated than having multiple separate programs. ## Key details - **Music Australia** and **Creative Workplaces** are now official divisions within Creative Australia, giving them dedicated resources and focus - The **Australia Council Board** remains in charge but with a restructured membership and clearer governance rules (how meetings work, who can make decisions) - The Minister can issue directions to Creative Australia on policy priorities, so government can steer funding toward national goals—though the board retains some operational independence

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