New portfolio arrangements for the Arts
18 March 2017 The Turnbull Government has announced changes to Arts portfolio funding arrangements, with the transfer of the majority of funds from Catalyst—Australian Arts and Culture Fund to the…
Vale Bill Leak
10 March 2017 The nation has lost a significant Australian and a talented artist
Appointment of two new directors to the ABC Board
The Turnbull Government has appointed Dr Vanessa Guthrie and Ms Georgina Somerset
Appointment of two new directors to the SBS Board
The Turnbull Government has appointed Emeritus Professor Sally Walker AM as a non-executive director and Mr George Savvides as a non-executive director and Deputy Chair to the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Board…
National Gallery of Australia appointment
27 February 2017 The Turnbull Government has appointed Ms Helen Cook as a member of the Council of the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) for a three-year term. Ms Cook’s…
Government releases consumer representation review report
27 February 2017 The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) will continue to be funded as the peak body representing telecommunications consumers, following a review of section 593 of the…
Vale Betty Amsden AO
Vale Betty Amsden AO 27 February 2017 I extend my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ms Betty Amsden AO DSJ, who passed away peacefully at home…
Remuneration Tribunal to oversee Australia Post Managing Director salary and conditions
JOINT RELEASE THE HON MATHIAS CORMANNMINISTER FOR FINANCE 23 February 2017 The pay and employment conditions of Australia Post’s managing director will be overseen by the Remuneration Tribunal, under…
Dr Bulent Hass Dellal AO appointed Chairperson of SBS Board
The Australian Government has appointed Dr Bulent Hass Dellal AO as Chairperson of the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Board for a term of just over three years. Dr Hass Dellal…
eSafety office to help all Australians online
9 February 2017 The Turnbull Government today introduced new legislation to enhance online safety for all Australians. The Enhancing Online Safety for Children Amendment Bill will rename the Office…