Department

Senator the Hon. Helen Coonan

Former Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts; Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate archived website

Senator the Hon. Rod Kemp

Minister for the Arts and Sport from 23 November 2001 to 30 January 2007

Senator the Hon George Brandis was Minister for the Arts and Sport from 30 January 2007 to 3 December 2007. This site is available for archival purposes only.

Department

Responsibilities of the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts include the arts, culture and sport. The Department develops policy and administers programs which support the development of a rich and stimulating cultural sector for all Australians, a strong and internationally competitive Australian sports sector, and greater participation in sport by all Australians.

The Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts