3Simplified outline of this Act

3 Simplified outline of this Act

This Act establishes Creative Australia by providing for the body corporate previously known as the Australia Council to continue in existence under the name Creative Australia.

Creative Australia’s functions relate, in general, to supporting and promoting Australian arts practice. Creative Australia must have regard to the Commonwealth Government’s policies relating to the arts and to directions given by the Minister.

The Board is responsible for ensuring the proper and efficient performance of Creative Australia’s functions. The Board appoints the CEO, who is responsible for the day‑to‑day administration of Creative Australia.

The First Nations Board advises the Board about the responsibilities of First Nations Arts, which is a part of Creative Australia. The First Nations Board has other functions, including to support and invest in a diverse range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts practice.

The Music Australia Council, the Writing Australia Council and the Creative Workplaces Council are established to advise the Board about the responsibilities of Music Australia, Writing Australia and Creative Workplaces, which are parts of Creative Australia.

The Board may also establish committees to advise or assist in the performance of Creative Australia’s functions or the Board’s functions.

Creative Australia may engage staff and consultants.