On 30 January 2023, the Australian Government released a new National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place. This policy is a five-year plan that seeks to revive Australia's arts, entertainment and cultural sectors.
On 8 February 2023, the Senate referred the National Cultural Policy for inquiry and report by 15 June 2023, with the following terms of reference:
To inquire into:
a) the National Cultural Policy released on 30 January 2023; and
b) any other related matters
The closing date for submissions is 9 March 2023.
On 13 June 2023, the Senate granted an extension of time for the report until 17 October 2023.
On 7 August 2023, the Senate granted an extension of time for the report until 1 March 2024.
On 28 February 2024, the Senate granted an extension of time for the report until 20 June 2024.