The Minister for the Arts is a position in the Cabinet of Australia responsible for creative industries and culture.

It has been held by Tony Burke in the Albanese ministry since 1 June 2022 following the Australian federal election in 2022.

[1] The minister administers the portfolio through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

[citation needed] However, "Arts" has appeared in several ministerial titles since Peter Howson was appointed Minister for the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts on 10 March 1971.

The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for the Arts, or any of its precedent titles:[2]