Tony Burke

Music Australia is now one step closer to reality, with the 'Creative Australia Bill' passing through Parliament today.

We now know how many people will sit on the Music Australia Council, what their role will be and how they will be appointed.

The Government said expanding Double J would 'increase the discoverability of Australian artists on radio at all stages of their careers'. 

“You touch our hearts and you are a $17 billion contributor to our economy,” says Tony Burke of the music sector. "You are essential.”

Pickard joins actors Marta Dusseldorp and Sacha Horler as members of the Screen Australia board, each serving for three-year terms.

The Albanese Labor Government has now taken the next step with its National Cultural Policy before delivering it by end of the year.

Successful applicants will learn the ropes with a mentor over a five-month span, during which time they'll enjoy expert industry training.

When PM Anthony Albanese announced his cabinet, he made history, and almost certainly made the creative industries happy.

The music industry was quick to welcome the return of Labor to power after the Federal Election on Saturday.

Labor has responded to the push to give Double J an FM radio licence.