20th August 2027
Earlier this year the AMA responded to the ABS consultation on its update to occupation codes (OSCA), focusing on Musical Instrument Makers and Repairers. Until now there has been one ‘specialisation’ within this occupation (‘Piano tuner’), we have recommended improving the clarity around what this code includes. Continue reading
11th August 2026
We have two releases and an update about our Data & Insights work overall.
The Music Australia International Conference Contribution (MAICC) provides funding of up to $5000 to attend important international showcase events and trade shows to pursue export development strategies.
Businesses producing Australian made music products can apply until Thursday September 9th, to attend events between October 2026 – May 2027, including Music China ’26, NAMM ’27, ISE ’27, PASIC ’26, Dallas International Guitar Festival ’27, and Superbooth ’27.
Read more: australianmusic.asn.au/maicc
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
12th June 2026
The AMA has developed a Position Paper on Music Education.
This document outlines what we do (and don’t) take a position on, how we approach key questions that are discussed among advocates and around government plans for music education.
Feedback from members would be very much welcomed. The Position Paper has been discussed by the Education & Community Subcommittee.
3rd June 2026
Treasury is consulting on unfair trading practices protections for small businesses when they:
28th May 2026
The Australian Music Association presents a limited number of awards each year recognising substantial and valued contributions and achievements in the Australian music products industry. In addition to the long established Honour Roll, the association’s highest honour, the AMA presents awards for Significant Contribution to the industry, and to an Emerging Leader in the industry. Continue reading
As a registered and fully tax deductible charity, operated by Soundhouse Music Alliance, Music for All makes small grants to assist those in disadvantaged circumstances experience the life changing benefits of music making. The Australian Music Association has adopted Music for All as a partner charity and encourages members to support its fundraising work. Continue reading
28th April 2026
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is conducting a review of its occupation codes (OSCA) for the next version to take effect in 2027 (OSCA 2027). This follows the first version (OSCA 2024), which replaced ANZSCO. Continue reading
17th April 2026
We will be holding a briefing for Sydney Guitar Show and Melbourne Guitar Show exhibitors, and any other interested members, to share a report on SGS26 and update everyone about plans for the next two years. Continue reading
2nd April 2026
Australia and the European Union have now concluded negotiations on the long-running Australia–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with governments highlighting that “nearly all tariffs” will be eliminated once the deal enters into force. While the agreement still needs to go through legal finalisation and ratification, and tarriffs for specific goods have not been released, the broad direction is that tariffs on most goods traded between Australia and the EU will fall to zero over time. Continue reading
