Updating Australia's copyright laws
23 December 2015
We have released for public comment proposed changes to Australia’s copyright laws designed to modernise and improve their workability.
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Copyright Tribunal vacancies
4 February 2016
The Australian Government is looking to appoint up to two new part-time non-judicial members to the Copyright Tribunal of Australia.
Rates of online copyright infringement drop
18 November 2016
The Government has released the results of the 2016 online copyright infringement survey, which show an overall decrease in the level of...
The economics of 'fair use'
20 December 2016
The Ernst & Young Cost Benefit Analysis Report has been published.
Justice Jayne Jagot reappointed to the Copyright Tribunal
30 November 2016
The Government has reappointed the Honourable Justice Jayne Jagot as Deputy President of the Copyright Tribunal of Australia for a further five...
Release of Productivity Commission's intellectual property report
20 December 2016
The Australian Government presented the Productivity Commission's final report on its Inquiry into Australia's Intellectual Property (IP)...
First steps in modernising the copyright framework
22 March 2017
The Government has introduced changes to copyright laws that will greatly improve access to copyright material for disability, education, library...
Further consultation on safe harbour legislation
24 April 2017
The Australian Government announced it will undertake further consultation with stakeholders on the extension of the safe harbour provisions in the...
Important changes to copyright law now a reality
15 May 2017
Bill to improve access to copyright material for disability, education, library and archive sectors passed by Parliament.
New online copyright infringement research released 2017
7 November 2017
We have released the results of the 2017 online copyright infringement survey, showing Australians are embracing streaming services and are more...
Consultation on copyright laws opens
12 September 2017
We are consulting on the exposure draft of new copyright regulations to make sure they are fit for purpose in the digital environment.
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...
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.
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.
A new page for print disability
11 December 2015
Australia has joined an international treaty that will help an estimated 285 million people with vision impairment worldwide enjoy greater access...
Government Response to Productivity Commission’s intellectual property report
25 August 2017
Government releases its Response to the Productivity Commission’s Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements in Australia.
2019 online copyright research released
27 December 2019
Our latest research shows the consumption of online content continues to grow and online copyright infringement continues to trend down.
Copyright access reforms
13 August 2020
Learn more about the Government’s proposed copyright reforms to better support the needs of Australians and our public institutions.
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