Terms of Reference

The Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts inquire into and report on the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry, pertaining to:

  • sustainability and growth of the industry
  • suitability and location of venues for organisers, participants, and attendees
  • artist development and career pathways
  • capacity building in facilitation and promotion of events and festivals
  • local economic benefits
  • grant and support programs
  • audience development and consumer behaviours
  • barriers to growing the Australian industry, both domestically and internationally, including those relating to export, and
  • building sustainability in the industry, domestically and internationally.

Committee Secretariat contact:

PO Box 6021
Parliament House
CANBERRA
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2126
communications.reps@aph.gov.au