Creative Australia Act 2023
15AFirst Nations Arts
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15A First Nations Arts
(1) There is to be a part of Creative Australia known as First Nations Arts. (2) First Nations Arts is responsible for: (a) supporting and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts practice; and (b) if directed to do so by the First Nations Board—matters relating to the functions and powers referred to in paragraph 35C(1)(a); and (c) any other matter as directed by the Board. (3) The CEO must, in writing, designate as the director of First Nations Arts an employee of Creative Australia who is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander (or both). (4) The CEO must consult the following before designating a person under subsection (3): (a) the Minister; (b) the Co‑Chairs of the First Nations Board.