General Meeting May 2013 Canberra
Records of the CAMD General Meeting held 16-17 May 2013 at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
New Queensland Museum CEO Announced
First woman Director in 150 years of the museum.
UK fee for Orphan Works
The following article is of concern given that the treatment of orphan works is currently a topic of discussion under the ALRC’s inquiry into copyright. A similar extension to the collective licensing scheme in Australia was rejected by cultural institutions at an April roundtable with Inquiry Chair, Prof. Jill McKeogh. (For further details of outcomes […]
Vale Dr Rodney Wilson
Former Director of Auckland War Memorial Museum dies.
First NSW Arts and Culture Policy
Arts Minister announces review.
Rio Tinto Partners Scitech
One million engagements with students on science.
New home for Scitech
Construction to start 2014.
Public Trust in Museums
Recent UK research reveals public view of museums.
Cultural Ministers sign Accord
At the 12 April meeting of the Arts and Cultural Ministerial Council in Tasmania, Ministers welcomed the release of Creative Australia – the National Cultural Policy and also signed the first National Arts and Culture Accord. National Arts and Culture Accord The National Arts and Culture Accord is designed to provide a commitment to greater […]
MAGNT to gain independence
THE Northern Territory government has announced plans to turn the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) into an independent statutory authority that can attract philanthropic donations. Chief Minister Adam Giles says the move will allow MAGNT to directly engage with business and the wider community to secure investment and reduce red tape. […]