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News
PandemicAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues nationally and internationally the impact on us all is profound. Cultural institutions are dealing with the pandemic is a range of ways. An Australian guide for cultural insitutions has been developed and ICOM internationally has issued a message. More
Vale Ron VanderwalICOM Australia Award winner and pioneering Australasian archaelogist Ron Vanderwal died on 19 July 2021. Ron's anthropological and archeaological journey commenced formally in the 1960s. ICOM Australia extends sympathy to Ron's family, friends and colleagues. More
New Executive BoardICOM Australia's new Executive Board was elected at the AGM on 8 June 2021. More
2020 annual reportICOM international's 2020 annual report is availalbe online. Annual report
AnniversaryBlue Shield is marking 25 years of helping to protect cultural heritage from conflict and disaster. More
Update on museum definitionICOM international has been progressing the work on revising and updating the definition of what constitutes a museum. Reports from ICOM Australia Chair Mat Trinca and the international committee are below:
Cultural inquiry submissionICOM Australia has made a submission to the Australian Government inquiry into Australia's creative and cultural industries. ICOM submission
Power of cultural institutionsThe Australian Parliamentary Friends of Museums Libraries and Galleries believe in the power and importance of cultural institutions at this time of national and international crisis.
ICOM Australia Justice equality diversity statementICOM Australia advocates for inclusive, participatory and sustainable museums. ICOM Australia stands against all forms of racial injustice and inequality and advocates for change.
For past ICOM Australia news and e-bulletins see:
For more news see ICOM international's newsletter:
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