Public hearing on arts and cultural philanthropy
House of Representatives
Creative Australia will give evidence this Wednesday at a public hearing for an inquiry into arts and cultural philanthropy.
The Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport is inquiring into opportunities to increase philanthropic giving for Australia’s cultural sector and the role the government could play in boosting private support for the arts.
Chair of the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, Ms Susan Templeman MP, said:
‘Arts and culture are crucial to the vitality of Australian society and the wellbeing of our communities.’
‘Public funding will always provide a bedrock of support, but philanthropy can help take creative ambition to the next level.’
‘Recent reforms to Creative Australia have brought public funding and philanthropic support together into one organisation.’
‘The Committee looks forward to hearing Creative Australia’s views on opportunities to better support cultural activity through increased philanthropic giving.’
Public hearing details are below, along with the full terms of reference available on the inquiry webpage.
More information about the Committee, including membership, may be found on the Committee’s website.
Public hearing details
Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Time: 12.00pm up to 1.00pm (Canberra time)
Location: Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House, Canberra
Watch on YouTube @AUSParliamentLive or ParlView
Media inquiries
Lisa Jeffery
[email protected]
0427 178 623
For background information
Committee Secretariat
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02 6277 4386
