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PUBLISHING NEWS THIS WEEK 15 MAY 2013
To help you keep in touch with what’s been happening in the creative sector over the past week, here are some links to online news and commentary we've come across that we thought might be of interest.
Copyright news 20 May 2013
US Copyright Review and 'Copyright Principles Project, resale of digital files, online licensing, Google Book Settlement
NSW Government submission to ALRC
The NSW Government has made a very late submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC), in connection with its inquiry into copyright and the digital economy.
Surveyors case update May 2013
Australian surveyors are seeking fair payment from the NSW government for the government's sale of survey plans to the public.
Universities Australia supplementary submission to ALRC
The Universities Australia (UA) has made a supplementary submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) inquiry into copyright and the digital economy.
2010–11 Report on Activities available
Since 2011, we have published the Annual Report in three parts: Annual Review; Report on Activities; Directors' Report and Financial Report.
Winner announced from 2013 Seminar Education:Information
Congratulations Marti Ellen of NSW – she is the lucky winner of the book voucher!
Copyright news 13 May 2013
New report on 'fair use'; Jaron Lanier's new book; court considers Google Book case; other legal proceedings
Australian Publishing Awards
The end of May is a significant month for Australian Publishers and the Australian Publishers Association.
Copyright Council Sydney seminars
The Australian Copyright Council runs an annual seminar program around Australia. This year's Sydney seminars are from 17 to 20 June.
WIPO Treaty for the visually impaired
In June 2013, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is convening a Diplomatic Conference to conclude a treaty to facilitate access to content by the visually impaired.
PUBLISHING NEWS THIS WEEK 7 MAY 2013
To help you keep in touch with what’s been happening in the creative sector over the past week, here are some links to online news and commentary we've come across that we thought might be of interest.
Copyright news 6 May 2013
New report on Photographers and 'orphan works' in UK; resale of digital files
PUBLISHING NEWS THIS WEEK 2 MAY 2013
To help you keep in touch with what’s been happening in the creative sector over the past week, here are some links to online news and commentary we've come across that we thought might be of interest.
Schools' supplementary submission to ALRC
The school sector's supplementary submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) was published on the ALRC's website today.
The 2013 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist has been announced!
The Trust Company unveils all female shortlist for the 2013 Miles Franklin Literary Award
ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 6 FOR $10,000 JOHN FRIES MEMORIAL PRIZE
Entries for the John Fries Memorial Prize worth $10,000 close on 6 May, 2013.
Copyright news 29 April 2013
World IP day 26 April; UK copyright reforms; US fair use in art case; recent copyright cases.
UK copyright reforms get Royal Assent
On 26 April, the UK Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act received given Royal Assent, and came into law. The Act includes a number of key changes to UK copyright law.
US Congress to review copyright law
On 24 April, the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee announced a comprehensive review of US copyright law.
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