15 Sep | '2026

Albanese’s big test: Australian creatives and AI companies need certainty

Angie Bell MP Shadow Minister for The Arts Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Youth Federal Member for Moncrieff Aaron Violi MP Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Shadow Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Shadow Minister for Cyber Security Federal Member for Casey JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Prime Minister promised Australian creatives that […]

11 Sep | '2026

Interview with Tom Connell, News24

Topics: Community Grants, Gas Reservation, Antisemitism in the Arts E&OE… TOM CONNELL We have had a lot of debate this week again about government grants. This is something that has popped up on both sides, you’d have to say on the political aisle. The latest ones, the focus is on Labor for this invitation-only scheme. […]

13 Aug | '2026

Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026

I rise today to speak on the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026. I want to thank the member for Nicholls for his outstanding contribution to this debate earlier. He highlighted some concerns very similar to those I have with Labor’s bill as well. I want to begin with something very simple. This debate […]

11 Aug | '2026

Gold Coast Infrastructure

I rise tonight to speak about two issues that are incredibly important to my community on the Gold Coast: disaster recovery funding and the completion of Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3. They are very different issues, but they have something in common. They both ensure that communities that I represent have the infrastructure and […]

6 Aug | '2026

Interview with Patricia Karvelas, Afternoon Briefing

Topics: Gambling Reform, Migration Cuts.   E&OE…   PATRICIA KARVELAS I want to bring in my political panel for today. Jerome Laxale is the Labor MP for Bennelong. Angie Bell is the Shadow Minister for the Arts. Welcome to both of you.   ANGIE BELL Great to be with you, PK.   PATRICIA KARVELAS Now, […]

25 Jul | '2026

Divisive debate flags ignorance of our past

There are few symbols more recognisable, or more meaningful, than the Australian flag.   It flies above our schools, our war memorials, and our Parliament. It is draped over the coffins of Australians who have served our nation. It is worn with pride by our athletes as they stand on the podium. It is carried […]

3 Jul | '2026

Protect Australian creativity from Big Tech

Australian artists should never be forced to hand over their life’s work to Big Tech for free.   Shadow Minister for the Arts, Angie Bell MP, said strong and enforceable copyright protections are essential to ensure Australian creators are respected, rewarded, and able to continue to produce world-class work.   “If AI companies want to […]

2 Jul | '2026

Interview with Isaac Mulcrone, Youth Jam

Topics: Youth funding cuts, AYAC, youth consultation, Budget impacts on youth.   E&OE…   ISAAC MULCRONE I want to chat and get the reaction of Angie Bell, who is the Shadow Minister for Youth here in Australia. Angie Bell, good morning to you. Thank you for your time.   ANGIE BELL Good morning, Isaac. Great […]

1 Jul | '2026

Interview with Stephen Cenatiempo, 2CC Canberra

Topics: Arts sector struggles, live performances canned, sports participation dropping, tax back guarantee.   E&OE…   STEPHEN CENATIEMPO The premature closure of two major musical productions in a matter of days is being described as a warning sign that the Albanese government’s economic and arts policies are failing Australia’s live performance sector. Following the cancelation […]