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The Hon Rod Kemp was Minister for the Arts and Sport from Friday 23 November 2001 to Tuesday 30 January 2007. This site is available for archival purposes only.

Ministerial media releases for 2002

This information is provided for archival and historical purposes only.

Title Date
Elevating regional Victoria arts funding 23 Dec 2002
New appointments to Visions committee 20 Dec 2002
Australia Council appointment for leading Australian composer 20 Dec 2002
Museum Director Reappointed 18 Dec 2002
Sports Minister applauds FIFA decision 18 Dec 2002
SPORTS MINISTER PRESENTS TODD WOODBRIDGE WITH AIS MEDALLION 17 Dec 2002
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ON DRUGS IN SPORT 12 Dec 2002
Australia Council appointments 03 Dec 2002
Dr Richard Walley reappointed to Australia Council 03 Dec 2002
Peoplescape—a people's celebration lives on 03 Dec 2002
Sports Minister Kemp launches guidelines for selecting Australian teams 28 Nov 2002
Arts support for regional South Australia 25 Nov 2002
Boosting regional New South Wales arts funding 22 Nov 2002
Australian Sports Foundation Board reappointments 19 Nov 2002
WORK FOR THE DOLE ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT RESULTS! 15 Nov 2002
Preserving our heritage 14 Nov 2002
A celebration of festival funding 14 Nov 2002
Boost for regional arts in Queensland 13 Nov 2002
Australian Sports Commission Board appointments 11 Nov 2002
Public generosity helps us honour our past 11 Nov 2002
Survey confirms health of Australian production industry 07 Nov 2002
Sports Minister Kemp announces 'Beach to Bush' 07 Nov 2002
Australia's rowing depth on show at AIS 07 Nov 2002
AUSTRALIA SCORES SPORTS COUP WITH 2005 DEAFLYMPICS 31 Oct 2002
Excellence for Arts Management in Australia recognised 28 Oct 2002
Australia Council appointments 24 Oct 2002
Minister and Soceroos coach to launch 2002 AIS men's soccer program 23 Oct 2002
Sports Minister Kemp launches sports program for people with a disability 21 Oct 2002
A rewarding relationship renewed 17 Oct 2002
Appointments to the Bundanon Trust Board of Directors 16 Oct 2002
Sports Minister Kemp scores three-pointer with new basketball program 14 Oct 2002
Lundy's desperate deception on ICT employment 11 Oct 2002
A tour de force—latest Playing Australia grants 10 Oct 2002
Sports Minister Kemp launches national Active Australia Day 09 Oct 2002
Regional arts shine on in Western Australia 08 Oct 2002
An artistic vision 08 Oct 2002
Alternative technical solutions for TV black spots in outer-suburban and regional Australia 04 Oct 2002
Mel Ward to join the Australia Council 02 Oct 2002
Pitney Bowes Australia recognised for ICT industry development activities 02 Oct 2002
BITS Incubator Program—second year outcomes 30 Sep 2002
Refundable Film Tax Offset Film Certification Advisory Board appointments 27 Sep 2002
Helping families tackle childhood obesity 25 Sep 2002
Staley reappointed to National Museum Council 24 Sep 2002
From rabbits to Tasmanian craft—AMOL tells a story 23 Sep 2002
ScreenSound Australia Interim Council appointment 13 Sep 2002
Report of the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry 06 Sep 2002
Soccer Review Committee and terms of reference announced 02 Sep 2002
New Chair appointed to Bundanon 12 Aug 2002
Federal Sports Minister announces Soccer Australia review 09 Aug 2002
Congratulations Manchester 04 Aug 2002
Well done Australia 03 Aug 2002
Australia to help develop World Anti-Doping Code 21 Jul 2002
Major boost for NSW health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major boost for Tasmanian health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major boost for South Australian education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major investment for Queensland health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major investment for Northern Territory and NSW education network 18 Jul 2002
Major investment for Western Australian health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major boost for Victorian health networks in the Grampians 18 Jul 2002
New partnership is music to athletes' ears 16 Jul 2002
Federal Sports Minister opens inaugural conference for sport educators in the bush 14 Jul 2002
Regional arts fund hits the mark 12 Jul 2002
Film Australia appointments 11 Jul 2002
Mrs Packer joins the NGA Council 08 Jul 2002
More cultural bodies to offer tax-deductibility 08 Jul 2002
Taxation Incentives for the Arts Committee 05 Jul 2002
Australia Council appointments 05 Jul 2002
Business and arts working for and with the community 03 Jul 2002
AFC Board appointments 02 Jul 2002
FFC Deputy Chairman reappointed 28 Jun 2002
ScreenSound Australia Interim Council appointment 28 Jun 2002
Appointments to Australia's maritime museum 27 Jun 2002
NIDA's award winning building 26 Jun 2002
Australian Biography Online 25 Jun 2002
Sports drug agency chair reappointed 20 Jun 2002
Boost for the arts in regional Western Australia 19 Jun 2002
New Melbourne headquarters for SBS 18 Jun 2002
Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry report delivered 14 Jun 2002
Investing in new audiences 14 Jun 2002
Australia Council appointments 13 Jun 2002
Over $100,000 for SA regional arts projects 11 Jun 2002
Public Lending Right (PLR) Committee 07 Jun 2002
$34 million funding boost for regional Australian communities 07 Jun 2002
Touring regional Australia with vision 07 Jun 2002
Playing their own tune 06 Jun 2002
Broadband Production Initiative takes flight 05 Jun 2002
The arts shine on in regional Australia 31 May 2002
New appointment to NGA Council 29 May 2002
OZeCULTURE—Taking the next step 29 May 2002
Lifetime achievement award for distinguished poet 27 May 2002
Minister For Sport Calls On ALP To Support AIS 16 May 2002
Arts for all Australians 14 May 2002
$65 million announced for AIS upgrading and expansion 14 May 2002
Tribute to Ruth Cracknell 14 May 2002
Arts Fund enhancing regional Queensland 13 May 2002
Federal sports minister releases guidelines on participation in sport by pregnant women 13 May 2002
AMOL receives international recognition 08 May 2002
Director-General continues at National Library 07 May 2002
Quick response to arts in regional Queensland 02 May 2002
Musical initiatives for 2002 24 Apr 2002
A Foot in the Door for young artists 23 Apr 2002
New Chairman of the Australia Council 16 Apr 2002
Chairman of the Australia Council steps down 12 Apr 2002
Sports Minister launches 2002 AIS/National Canoe Slalom squad 04 Apr 2002
Federal Sports Minister announces program to boost children's participation in athletics 03 Apr 2002
Sports Minister congratulates Fitz-Gerald on winning two major Australian Sport Awards 28 Mar 2002
Italian Masters on Show 27 Mar 2002
Strong Competition for Dance Grants 25 Mar 2002
Recognising successful business arts partnerships 15 Mar 2002
Government Boosts Cultural E-Business 12 Mar 2002
Collaborative pilot to support Queensland's arts community 11 Mar 2002
More than $500,000 for New Media Arts 06 Mar 2002
Art at Ansonia 05 Mar 2002
Australia to lead chogm sports group 05 Mar 2002
Federal Sports Minister opens Sportstralia Expo in Adelaide 04 Mar 2002
Successful philanthropic program welcomes new members 01 Mar 2002
Archibald Prize Winner, Sir William Dargie, Goes Online 27 Feb 2002
Federal Sports Minister announces program to boost womens golf participation 27 Feb 2002
Thomas and Rizzo share—AIS Althlete of the year award 27 Feb 2002
Spotlight on regional arts in the Northern Territory 26 Feb 2002
Lundy Attacks Canberra Sporting Icon 22 Feb 2002
Arts boost for regional Queensland 21 Feb 2002
Support for Australian Literature 14 Feb 2002
More Than $1.7 Million for Community Arts Projects 05 Feb 2002
Over $1 Million in Funding for Visual Arts/Craft 04 Feb 2002
Australian Chamber Music Hits The High Notes 04 Feb 2002
Federal Sports Minister Congratulates Winter Paralympic Selections 30 Jan 2002
Australian Institute of Sport—21st birthday 29 Jan 2002
Arts Award recognises rare Australian talent 24 Jan 2002
Arts flourish in regional New South Wales 18 Jan 2002
Applicants Bid To Set Up ICT Centre Of Excellence 16 Jan 2002
Home Movies—a reason to stay in for the night 16 Jan 2002