CAL licenses copying and communication of works for a range of copyright owners including:
How we can help you?
- becoming a member of CAL
- what do i have to do to join?
- how does CAL administer and distribute payment?
authors
Since its inception in 1974, CAL has been helping Australian authors as diverse as academics, poets and fiction writers with their copyright needs. CAL not only helps author members manage their copying and communication rights conveniently and cost effectively, we also offer a wealth of copyright advice and experience. What's more, CAL works closely with organisations such as the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) to ensure that the voices of Australian authors are being heard in the wider copyright environment.
CAL recognises that journalists have unique copyright requirements, and works hard to meet these needs. For example, CAL manages a voluntary licence that ensures journalists are receiving fair compensation from media monitoring services. We're also in close contact with organisations such as the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) to ensure journalists are kept up to date on important copyright issues.
Although not widely known, copyright applies to the work of surveyors. Through their work, surveyors hold copyright in literary and artistic works, meaning that they are fully protected under copyright law. CAL has a number of surveyor members and can help you ensure that your hard work is fairly rewarded and properly protected.
Artistic works are some of the most frequently copied items in Australia. In particular, works by visual artists can end up in locations as diverse as CD-Rom's and school textbooks. CAL is dedicated to helping visual artists both effectively manage their copyright and stay informed on important industry issues. Already, we've set up a special Illustration Fund that is ensuring that recent legislative changes aren't effecting payments to our visual artist members. CAL is also in the process of implementing an educational programme to inform visual artists of their rights in the digital age.
Whether a photographer engages in work for private clients, freelances with corporate bodies, or is employed on a full-time basis, CAL can help them manage their valuable copying and communication copyright. We save photographers time, money and effort, and ensure that their hard work is fairly recognised. CAL is the no fuss way for photographers to stay in touch with the copyright issues important in their industry.
CAL offers organisations who publish books, newspapers, magazines and journals an efficient and cost-effective way to manage and administer multiple rights. Currently, we assist organisations as diverse as government departments, traditional publishers, associations and societies, and non-profit institutions to protect their valuable copyright. CAL also provides publisher members with up-to-date information on in copyright legislation, and works closely with the Australian Publishers Association.
Joining CAL is easy. Just fill in our online membership application, print out your completed form, sign it and mail to:
COPYRIGHT AGENCY LIMITED
REPLY PAID 66613
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Or you can choose to fax your completed application form to CAL on +61 (0)2 9394 7601.
To ensure joining is as simple as possible there are a few things you need to consider before filling in your application. Firstly, you’ll need to determine whether you are the rightsholder in your work. Do you have to consider a co-creator, are there contractual issues you need to examine? These are important issues that could affect your application.
It would also be beneficial for you to prepare a complete list detailing the works in which you are a rightsholder. This will not only save you valuable time, it will help our membership team process your application in the quickest possible fashion.
CAL's Constitution sets out many of the rules of membership. You can also read CAL's Distribution Rules and our latest Annual Report.
If you require any help with your application, or simply have a question relating to copyright don’t hesitate to contact our Membership department on 02 9394 7600 or email memberservices@copyright.com.au
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