Minister for the Arts, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of Anzac, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson, today announced the appointment of Sir Jonathan Mills AO FRSE as the Creative Advisor for the Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund and welcomed the eminent Australians that form the Fund’s Advisory Panel.

“Sir Jonathan Mills will shape Australia’s extensive arts and culture program as part of the Centenary of Anzac commemorations,” Senator Brandis said.

“The art projects considered by Sir Jonathan and the Advisory Panel and supported through this new Fund will tell the story of the Anzacs and how their sacrifice shaped our nation.

“At home and abroad, Sir Jonathan’s experience as an artistic director and musician will ensure the arts and cultural component of the Anzac Centenary commemorations will pay respectful tribute to this important chapter in Australian military history.”