Policies & Plans

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The National Gallery of Australia (National Gallery), located in Kamberri/Canberra, is the Commonwealth of Australia's national cultural institution for the visual arts and is a portfolio agency within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

The functions of the National Gallery are prescribed in its enabling legislation, the National Gallery Act 1975, which requires the National Gallery to:

  • develop and maintain a national collection of works of art
  • exhibit, or make available for exhibition by others, works of art from the national collection or works of art that are in the possession of the Gallery, and
  • use every endeavour to make the most advantageous use of the national collection in the national interest.

The National Gallery receives funding from the Commonwealth Government and actively seeks, and relies upon, financial and in-kind support from private and corporate sources.

Statement of Intent and Expectations

Corporate Plans

If you have any questions about the Gallery's Corporate Plan please contact the Manager, Governance and Reporting via email or via phone on +61 2 6240 6591.

Strategic Plans

General Policies

Privacy Information

Collection Policies

Audit and Risk Committee Charter

Risk management

Freedom of Information policies

Other

Related

Reports

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View corporate reports produced by the National Gallery.

Environmental Policy Statement

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The Gallery makes a strong commitment to environmental best practice and the prevention of pollution in its operations.

Art Enquiries & Claims Handling Procedure

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The Gallery invites people to make contact if they have a concern about a work that the Gallery owns, has borrowed, or is about to borrow.

Child Safety
Statement of Compliance

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The National Gallery of Australia is committed to providing a stimulating, safe and friendly environment for children to enjoy and learn about art.

Gender Equity

Ensuring that all people regardless of gender, have the opportunity to reach their full potential is central to the National Gallery’s vision.

Environmental Sustainability Action Plan

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The National Gallery is focusing its efforts to achieve a more sustainable environmental footprint and responsible waste management practices.