Minister for the Arts (Australia)

Minister for the Arts
Incumbent
Tony Burke
since 1 June 2022 (2022-06-01)
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
StyleThe Honourable
AppointerGovernor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia
Inaugural holderPeter Howson
Formation10 March 1971 (1971-03-10)
Websiteminister.infrastructure.gov.au/burke

The Australian Minister for the Arts is responsible for creative industries and culture. It has been held by Tony Burke in the Albanese ministry since 1 June 2022 following the Australian federal election in 2022.[1]

The minister administers the portfolio through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

  1. ^ "Press Conference - Parliament House, Canberra | Prime Minister of Australia". www.pm.gov.au. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.