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Fact sheet—Upcoming changes to copyright duration

Published 12th Dec 2017

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From 1 January 2019, new standard terms of copyright protection will apply to original published and unpublished works, sound recordings and cinematograph films.

Upcoming changes to copyright duration

5 December 2017

From 1 January 2019, new copyright terms will apply works, sound recordings and films, dependent upon whether the material has been made public...

Reforms to copyright safe harbour scheme

6 December 2017

A Bill was introduced in Parliament today to extend safe harbour provisions in the Copyright Act 1968.

Modernising Australia's copyright regulations

15 December 2017

New legislation introduced today will ensure our copyright laws are up to date and fit for purpose in the digital age.

Consultation on Copyright Online Infringement Amendment

13 February 2018

We are seeking views on the effectiveness and efficiency of Australia’s Copyright Online Infringement Amendment.

Copyright modernisation consultation

Start/End Date: March 19, 2018 09:00 AEDT to July 04, 2018 17:00 AEST

We are seeking stakeholder views on reforms options for the Copyright Act 1968.

Modernising Australia’s copyright laws

19 March 2018

We have released a consultation paper and are seeking your views on copyright reform.

New copyright duration changes coming

23 April 2018

This World Book and Copyright Day, take the time to learn how upcoming copyright changes may affect you.

Duration of copyright

Duration rules that will apply from 1 January 2019.

Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee report—Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill 2017

Published 10th May 2018

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In light of the ongoing entrenched and polarised views of stakeholders on safe harbour reform, the Government supports the Committee’s recommendation to expand safe harbour to the educational,...

Consultation on draft Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Regulations 2018

Start/End Date: June 05, 2018 11:00 AEST to June 29, 2018 17:00 AEST

We are consulting on minor amendments to the Copyright Regulations 2017 to ensure that proposed changes to the Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill 2017 will operate effectively.

Consultation on draft Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Regulations 2018 to implement safe harbour reforms

5 June 2018

We are seeking feedback on minor amendments to the copyright regulations to ensure the proposed changes to the Copyright Amendment (Service...

Consumer survey on online copyright infringement 2018—report

Published 7th Aug 2018

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This report presents the main findings for the fourth consumer survey of online copyright infringement amongst Australians aged 12+, conducted in March 2018.

Consumer survey on online copyright infringement 2018—slide deck

Published 7th Aug 2018

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Slide show for the report presents the main findings for the fourth consumer survey of online copyright infringement amongst Australians aged 12+ conducted in March 2018.

Consumer survey on online copyright infringement 2018—infographic

Published 7th Aug 2018

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Infographic 1—Consumer survey on online copyright infringement 2018—2018 stats. Infographic 2—Consumer survey on online copyright infringement 2018—spend, services and consumption of digital content.

Changes to Australian copyright law

14 December 2018

This year has seen important changes in copyright to strengthen creative protections, promote greater access and simplify copyright duration.

Guidelines on licensing public sector information for Australian Government entities

Published 15th Feb 2019

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The Australian Government is encouraging greater ‘open’ access to its information. Increasing access to the Government's information and data will afford industry and the wider community greater...

Australian Government intellectual property manual

Published 15th Feb 2019

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This Intellectual Property Manual was developed by the Department of Communications and the Arts and the Attorney-General’s Department with contributions from IP Australia and the Department of...

Intellectual property principles for Commonwealth entities

Published 15th Feb 2019

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The Australian Government is a major investor in the creation and development of intellectual property (IP) through its many activities in science, health, education, public infrastructure,...

Review of Code of Conduct for Australian Copyright Collecting Societies

Published 1st Apr 2019

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Australia's copyright system supports the production and availability of a diversity of resources and materials that benefit Australians. The system facilitates access to and use of copyright...