Australia’s Music Industry Welcomes Albanese Government Following Sweeping Election Win

Australia’s film and music industries have congratulated the Albanese Government on its crushing election victory.

ARIA and PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd said: “We know the Albanese Government shares our love of Aussie music and is committed to making local artists shine here and on the global stage.

“Our powerful local soundtrack has a critical part to play in what it means to be Australian. It is fundamental that young Australians are able to hear their stories reflected in recorded music or at live venues across the country. Music is a vital part of what makes a future worth investing in. Between DJ Albo, a hip-hop loving Treasurer and an Arts Minister in a band, we believe that future is in good hands.

She added: “We are thrilled that we can now continue the work started under the National Cultural Policy, Revive, and are ready to progress our work with Ministers on outdated radio caps, maintain strong and effective copyright in the age of AI, back Music Australia and Creative Workplaces, and ensure Australian music has the prominence and opportunity it deserves.

“ARIA and PPCA extend our thanks and congratulations to all the successful candidates this election and reaffirm our commitment to promoting Australian music across the Parliament.”

The Vote Music platform, which features 20 music organisations like APRA AMCOS and Support Act as well as ARIA and PPCA, also welcomed Albanese’s reelection.

“The industry stands ready to work in partnership with Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, and the wider government on the next chapter of the national cultural policy Revive, to build on strong foundations to ensure Australian music is heard, valued and supported across the country and around the world,” Vote Music said in a statement.

“The Vote Music 2025 platform articulates a national agenda to grow music jobs, build stronger communities, and amplify local voices on a global stage. With the government’s re-election, the campaign takes on renewed urgency and shared opportunity.

“This is a new era of momentum and possibility, and Vote Music 2025 welcomes the government’s re-election and its commitment to expanding Revive Live. It looks forward to working together to supercharge the future of Australian music.”

APRA AMCOS CEO, Dean Ormston, told The Music Network on Monday: “We welcome the re-election of the Albanese Labor Government and look forward to continuing the strong partnership we’ve built over the past three years. Programs like Revive Live, the establishment of Music Australia, and support across live music, export and copyright have made a real difference to songwriters, composers, artists, music businesses, local communities and audiences.

“We can now build on that foundation so we see and hear more great Australian music – on our stages, on radio, on screen and across streaming platforms – here at home and around the world.”

As previously reported, the Minns Labor Government has unveiled a new initiative to help local talent by encouraging global touring acts to include Australian musicians as support acts.

The policy, known as “Michael’s Rule”, reduces venue hire fees at major NSW venues like Accor Stadium and the Sydney Opera House when at least one Australian act is featured.

The initiative, named after late artist manager Michael McMartin, aims to provide Australian artists with more exposure by allowing them to perform alongside international stars. The program has already received strong industry support and will be in place for the next two years.