Who is the arts minister? Federal and every state
Current arts ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the arts portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers arts. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Arts and Creative Industries ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Tony BurkeALP · Member for Watson | Minister for the ArtsAlso: Minister for Home Affairs; Minister for Cyber Security; Minister for Immigration and Citizenship | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | John GrahamALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for the ArtsAlso: Minister for Transport; Special Minister of State | Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000Parliament House | Write |
| Victoria | Vicki WardALP · Member for Eltham | Minister for Creative IndustriesAlso: Minister for Public Transport | 718 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | John-Paul LangbroekLNP · Member for Surfers Paradise | Minister for Education and the Arts | PO Box 80, Isle Of Capri QLD 4217Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Simone McGurkALP · Member for Fremantle | Minister for Creative IndustriesAlso: Minister for Industrial Relations; Minister for Aged Care and Seniors; Minister for Women | PO Box 912, Fremantle WA 6959Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Kyam MaherALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for ArtsAlso: Deputy Premier; Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Attorney-General; Minister for Industrial Relations; Special Minister of State | Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000Parliament House | Write |
| Tasmania | Roger JaenschLIB · Member for Braddon | Minister for the ArtsAlso: Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Racing; Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events | 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Michael PetterssonALP · Member for Yerrabi | Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time EconomyAlso: Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations; Minister for Children, Youth and Families; Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Business and Industry | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Jinson CharlsCLP · Member for Sanderson | Minister for People, Sport and Culture; Minister for ArtsAlso: Minister for Disability; Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality; Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Veterans | PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810Electorate office | Write |
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for arts?
The federal arts minister oversees national cultural institutions and funding bodies such as Creative Australia. State and territory arts ministers fund state galleries, museums, libraries and local arts organisations.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Arts and Creative Industries ministers by parliament
Federal arts minister
The Minister for the Arts in the federal government is Tony Burke (ALP, Member for Watson), who is also Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Cyber Security and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Angie Bell (LNP) is Shadow Minister for Arts.
New South Wales arts minister
The Minister for the Arts in New South Wales is John Graham (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Transport and Special Minister of State. Write to them at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
In opposition, Chris Rath (LIB) is Shadow Minister for the Arts.
Victoria arts minister
The Minister for Creative Industries in Victoria is Vicki Ward (ALP, Member for Eltham), who is also Minister for Public Transport. Write to them at 718 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095.
In opposition, David Davis (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries. On the crossbench, Gabrielle de Vietri (GRN) is Spokesperson for Arts.
Queensland arts minister
The Minister for Education and the Arts in Queensland is John-Paul Langbroek (LNP, Member for Surfers Paradise). Write to them at PO Box 80, Isle Of Capri QLD 4217.
In opposition, Leeanne Enoch (ALP) is Shadow Minister for the Arts.
Western Australia arts minister
The Minister for Creative Industries in Western Australia is Simone McGurk (ALP, Member for Fremantle), who is also Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors and Minister for Women. Write to them at PO Box 912, Fremantle WA 6959.
In opposition, Julie Freeman (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Creative Industries.
South Australia arts minister
The Minister for Arts in South Australia is Kyam Maher (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Deputy Premier, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Special Minister of State. Write to them at Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000.
In opposition, Heidi Girolamo (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Arts.
Tasmania arts minister
The Minister for the Arts in Tasmania is Roger Jaensch (LIB, Member for Braddon), who is also Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Racing and Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events. Write to them at 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320.
In opposition, Meg Brown (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Heritage & Arts. On the crossbench, Vica Bayley (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Arts.
Australian Capital Territory arts minister
The Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy in the Australian Capital Territory is Michael Pettersson (ALP, Member for Yerrabi), who is also Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations, Minister for Children, Youth and Families, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Business and Industry. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, James Milligan (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries. On the crossbench, Jo Clay (GRN) is Spokesperson for the Arts.
Northern Territory arts minister
The Minister for People, Sport and Culture and Minister for Arts in the Northern Territory is Jinson Charls (CLP, Member for Sanderson), who is also Minister for Disability, Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Veterans. Write to them at PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810.
In opposition, Manuel Brown (ALP) is Shadow Minister for People, Sport and Culture. In opposition, Chanston Paech (ALP) is Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Economy.
Shadow arts ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on arts and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Angie BellLNP · Member for Moncrieff | Shadow Minister for ArtsAlso: Shadow Minister for Youth; Shadow Minister for Sport | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Chris RathLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for the ArtsAlso: Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces; Shadow Minister for Housing; Shadow Minister for Cities; Shadow Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | David DavisLIB · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region | Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative IndustriesAlso: Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction; Shadow Minister for Resources | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Leeanne EnochALP · Member for Algester | Shadow Minister for the ArtsAlso: Shadow Minister for Closing the Gap and Reconciliation; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Disability Services; Shadow Minister for Integrity | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Julie FreemanNAT · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Creative IndustriesAlso: Shadow Minister for Road Safety | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Heidi GirolamoLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for ArtsAlso: Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Skills | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Meg BrownALP · Member for Franklin | Shadow Minister for Heritage & ArtsAlso: Shadow Minister for Housing; Shadow Minister for Prevention of Family & Sexual Violence | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | James MilliganLIB · Member for Yerrabi | Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative IndustriesAlso: Shadow Minister for Business Innovation and Economic Development; Shadow Minister for Skills and Vocational Training; Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Manuel BrownALP · Member for Arafura | Shadow Minister for People, Sport and CultureAlso: Shadow Minister for Environment; Shadow Minister for Parks and Wildlife; Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries; Shadow Minister for Water Resources; Shadow Minister for Recreational Fishing and Hunting; Shadow Minister for Corporate and Digital Development; Shadow Minister for Veterans; Shadow Minister for Volunteers | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja | Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative EconomyAlso: Shadow Minister for Health; Shadow Minister for Mental Health; Shadow Minister for Disability; Shadow Minister for Children and Families; Shadow Minister for Child Protection; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Aged Care; Shadow Minister for Carers; Shadow Minister for Education and Training; Shadow Minister for Early Education; Shadow Minister for Youth; Shadow Minister for International Education, Migration and Population; Shadow Minister for Workforce Development; Shadow Minister for Tourism and Hospitality; Shadow Minister for Major Events and Festivals | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Gabrielle de VietriGRN · Member for Richmond | Spokesperson for ArtsAlso: Spokesperson for Public and Affordable Housing; Spokesperson for Renters' Rights; Spokesperson for Peace and Disarmament; Spokesperson for Veterans | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Vica BayleyGRN · Member for Clark | Greens Spokesperson for ArtsAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Energy; Greens Spokesperson for Environment and Biodiversity; Greens Spokesperson for Housing and Consumer Protection; Greens Spokesperson for Multicultural Affairs; Greens Spokesperson for Sports and Events; Greens Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance; Greens Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Jo ClayGRN · Member for Ginninderra | Spokesperson for the ArtsAlso: Spokesperson for the Environment; Spokesperson for Treasury and Economic Equality; Spokesperson for Birth; Spokesperson for Planning; Spokesperson for the Circular Economy; Spokesperson for Animal Welfare | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesOpposition | Susan CarterLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Trish DoyleALP · Member for Blue Mountains | Parliamentary Secretary for Heritage | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Julia FinnALP · Member for Granville | Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Jacqui MunroLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Heritage | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Penny SharpeALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for Heritage | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Katie HallALP · Member for Footscray | Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Bree JamesLNP · Member for Barron River | Assistant Minister for Tourism, Early Learning, Creative Industries and Far North Queensland | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Scott LearyNAT · Member for Albany | Shadow Minister for Heritage | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Cassie RoweALP · Member for Belmont | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Creative Industries, Heritage, Industrial Relations, Aged Care and Seniors, Women | Write |
| South AustraliaGovernment | Sarah AndrewsALP · Member for Gibson | Assistant Minister for Arts | Write |
| TasmaniaGovernment | Nick DuiganLIB · Member for Windermere Region | Minister for Parks and Heritage | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cassy O'ConnorGRN · Member for Hobart Region | Greens Spokesperson for Heritage | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryGovernment | Chris SteelALP · Member for Murrumbidgee | Minister for Heritage | Write |
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The Hon Tony Burke MP
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House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Mr Burke,
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal arts minister?+
The Hon Tony Burke MP (ALP) is the Minister for the Arts in the federal government, and also Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Cyber Security and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.
Who is the arts minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP) is the Minister for the Arts in New South Wales, and also Minister for Transport and Special Minister of State.
Who is the arts minister in Victoria?+
Ms Vicki Ward MP (ALP) is the Minister for Creative Industries in Victoria, and also Minister for Public Transport.
Who is the arts minister in Queensland?+
The Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP (LNP) is the Minister for Education and the Arts in Queensland.
Who is the arts minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Simone McGurk MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Creative Industries in Western Australia, and also Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors and Minister for Women.
Who is the arts minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Kyam Maher MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Arts in South Australia, and also Deputy Premier, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Attorney-General.
Who is the arts minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Roger Jaensch MP (LIB) is the Minister for the Arts in Tasmania, and also Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Racing and Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events.
Who is the arts minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Mr Michael Pettersson MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations, Minister for Children, Youth and Families and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
Who is the arts minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Jinson Charls MLA (CLP) is the Minister for People, Sport and Culture and Minister for Arts in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for Disability, Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
Who is the shadow arts minister?+
Federally, Ms Angie Bell MP (LNP) is the Shadow Minister for Arts. Every one of Australia's nine oppositions has a shadow minister covering arts, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state arts minister?+
The federal arts minister oversees national cultural institutions and funding bodies such as Creative Australia. State and territory arts ministers fund state galleries, museums, libraries and local arts organisations.
How do I contact the arts minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.