SA The Arts Minister Must Make an Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy

Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Bill 2026

2 Sep 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

House of Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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Previously introduced as:

Topics

arts and culture arts funding creative industries cultural policy

Introduced by: The Hon Sarah Andrews MP (ALP)

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Official page: bill text and explanatory notes

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Arts Minister must make a new State Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy; this policy must set out strategic priorities and investment principles.
The Arts Minister must consult with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and communities when making or changing the policy.
The Arts Minister must publish the policy for the public to see.
The Arts Minister must make a statement every four years; this report must explain how the policy worked and what the goals are for the next four years.
The Arts Minister can create and change guidelines for the Act.
The Governor can make regulations to support the Act.