On 31 July 2025, the Senate agreed to re-adopt an inquiry into the National Cultural Policy to be undertaken by the Environment and Communications References Committee for report by 25 June 2026.

The committee welcomes submissions on any matters relevant to the terms of reference, but is particularly interested in views on:

  • potential tax reform and ways to boost the productivity of Australia’s arts and creative sectors; and
  • any opportunities, risks and challenges for Australia’s arts and creative sectors associated with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

The closing date for submissions is 3 October 2025.

Further information about the inquiry can be found on the committee’s website.

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