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Questions about copyright
Questions about CAL
Questions for creators and publishers
Questions for copyright users
What is copyright?
Who owns copyright?
What is copyright infringement?
What do I do if my copyright has been infringed?
How can I obtain permission to copy?
How does copyright work internationally?
How does copyright protect music?
Do journalists own the copyright in their work?
Who owns copyright in photographs?
What are moral rights?
How can I protect my work in the digital environment?
Does copyright apply to the internet?
Who is CAL?
What licences does CAL offer?
How does CAL collect and distribute funds?
How does CAL handle complaints?
How does CAL handle disputes between a member or licensee and CAL?
How does CAL handle disputes between members?
What is CAL’s Cultural Fund?
How do I make an application to the Cultural Fund?
What is the Professional Development Fund?
How do I make an application to the Professional Development Fund?
What is the Publishers' Career Development Fund?
How do I make an application to the Publishers' Career Development Fund?
How can I join CAL?
How does CAL collect and distribute licence fees?
What are CAL’s Distribution Rules? How does CAL know what has been copied?
Do I pay tax on money received from CAL?
Can ex gratia payments be received from CAL?
What happens if my works which are published online are used?
How does CAL handle disputes between a member and CAL?
Can I make a one-off copy without purchasing a licence?
What are the copying rights for educational institutions?
What are the copyright guidelines for schools, TAFEs, and independent institutions?
How do I apply for an educational licence?
Are there concessions for institutions assisting people with intellectual disabilities?
Are there concessions for institutions assisting people with print disabilities?
Is there a licence for Commonwealth and State governments? What is the Statutory Government Licence and how does it work? What is the current status of CAL's agreement with State & Territory Government? Is there a CAL licence for government-related organisations that are not considered the Crown? What are the guidelines for using media clips in government departments?
Is there a licence for associations?
Is there a licence for religious organisations?
Do PR and Marketing firms needs to be licensed to copy and distribute news clippings?
Do businesses need to be licensed to copy and distribute news clippings?