The Australian Government is developing a new National Cultural Policy to shape the future direction of the creative and cultural sector.
Building on the success of Revive: A place for every story, a story for every place, the new policy will address gaps, respond to emerging priorities, and provide a clear framework to support a vibrant and sustainable cultural future. It will set a clear direction for the coming years and guide how we support creativity, cultural expression and participation across the nation.
The policy will continue to be structured around the 5 pillars first set out in Revive:
- First Nations First
- A Place for Every Story
- Centrality of the Artist
- Strong Cultural Infrastructure
- Engaging the Audience
This is your chance to help create a vision that reflects Australia’s diversity and responds to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Public consultation
Read the public consultation paper and then have your say by providing a submission. You can write a statement of up to 500 words, or upload your written submission in one of the following formats: .docx (Word), .pdf.
The consultation closes at 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 24 May 2026.