House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport

26 February 2026

House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport Australian Parliament

16:34 - 17:05
Speaker 24
Claire opened this public hearing of the standing committee on communications, the arts and sport for the inquiry into arts and cultural philanthropy.  I acknowledge that we're joining from places that have been the meeting place of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples for thousands of years.  I acknowledge the cultures of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people with us today.  Pay respects to their elders.  By way of introduction, I'm Susan Templeman, chair of the committee, and if I could ask other members to introduce themselves, please. 
17:10 - 17:20
Speaker 37
Mr.  Moncrief, would you like to go first?  Am I the only one who can't hear? 
17:20 - 17:26
Speaker 28
No.  It's Alison Penfold here, Susan.  I'm the member for Lyon.  I'll I'll get the ball rolling.  Thank you. 
17:26 - 17:28
Speaker 36
Thanks, Alison.  David Hi. 

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