Copyright Agency is beginning consultations with members on licensing their content for artificial intelligence (AI) activities such as grounding or retrieval augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and training of language models. These activities can be done within enterprises for their staff (such as those in healthcare, finance or law), as well as by AI developers that […]
Read More
Anthony White’s paintings don’t whisper. They stride into the room – bold, colour-charged, and alive with the push-pull of light and dark. An Australian artist who has been based in Paris for sixteen years, White describes the city as a place where sheer exposure to art keeps you moving forward: “you can’t help but be […]
Read More
Copyright Agency and the Australian Tutoring Association (ATA) have entered into a new partnership to promote copyright awareness and best practice standards across the tutoring industry. The partnership builds on a shared commitment to supporting ethical practices and ensuring tutors understand their rights and responsibilities when using third party material. Through this collaboration ATA members […]
Read More
Copyright Agency is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with the Northern Territory Government that secures copyright royalties for the creators of surveying plans used in the Territory. The agreement covers a retrospective period and forward licensing from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2028. Through this agreement, more than $66,500 in copyright royalties will […]
Read More
Sportsgirl has launched a vibrant new range of reusable charity tote bags in support of headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, featuring licensed artworks by four young First Nations artists. The artworks – which explore themes of mental health, identity and resilience – were licensed by Copyright Agency on behalf of the artists, ensuring fair […]
Read More
A bold new chapter begins for Utopia Art Centre this September with the official opening of its stunning new facility — a state-of-the-art space that beautifully marries modern design with the contours and spirit of Anmatyerr Country. The visionary structure, designed by Kaunitz Yeung Architecture, offers a purpose-built creative environment that marks a significant transformation […]
Read More
In a significant step toward supporting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights, Copyright Agency was recently invited to lead a workshop at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park (UKTNP). The invitation came from Parks Australia and the Traditional Owners of the Park from the Anangu community, who jointly manage this iconic cultural and natural heritage site. […]
Read More
Copyright Agency unveils new licence offering legal protection for businesses using news in AI. As businesses embrace AI tools like ChatGPT and CoPilot to streamline reporting, analysis and content creation, many are unknowingly using news content in ways that could breach copyright laws. In response, Copyright Agency has launched a new licensing solution incorporating Generative […]
Read More
The Co-Opt Club™ is a groundbreaking initiative launched by Cotton On, in partnership with Universal Music Group, to empower emerging Australian visual artists by merging fashion and creativity. At the heart of this project lies a mission to foster ethical collaborations between artists and brands—an area where Copyright Agency plays a pivotal role. Empowering Artists […]
Read More
Margaret Preston (1875 – 1963) is one of Australia’s most iconic and influential artists. A trailblazer in modernist painting, a committed advocate for Aboriginal art and Australian identity, and a fearless innovator in style and form, Preston’s legacy remains vividly alive today—not only in the nation’s galleries, but in the everyday lives of people who […]
Read More
Did you see Copyright Agency member, Bobbi Lockyer’s visionary artwork adorning the 2025 Australian Open? Bobbi’s art was prominently featured on the steps to the entrance of Margaret Court Arena, and on a range of limited edition Australian Open merchandise. As the official artist for the 2025 tournament, Bobbi was represented by Copyright Agency Visual […]
Read More
We can manage the entire licensing process – from matching the right visual artist to your project, and ethically licensing the artwork, to facilitating approvals, and ensuring the artist is fairly compensated.
Read More
The festive season is drawing closer, and Christmas shopping – whether you love it or loathe it – is fast ascending to the top of your to-do list. You’re likely to be left spoilt for choice or at your wits’ end when it comes to present ideas but, luckily for you, we’ve pulled together a […]
Read More
Australia’s oldest continuously running art centre, Ernabella Arts in Pukatja Community South Australia, has teamed up with one of the country’s most iconic homewares brands, Kip&Co, to design a homewares and clothing collection. The collaboration saw the Copyright Agency negotiate on behalf of the Ernabella artists to protect their moral rights and Indigenous Cultural Intellectual […]
Read More
Copyright Agency has completed an extensive and thorough review of the rates charged to the independent education sector and we are pleased to unveil our new Statutory Education Licence rate card, designed in consultation with industry. The review included consideration of customer feedback, analysis of comparable market offerings and assessment of the current sector and […]
Read MoreFollowing extensive review and industry consultations, Copyright Agency is making some changes to its licensing arrangements with individually licensed education institutions. These are institutions that are not covered by our arrangements with Universities Australia for its 39 members, Copyright Advisory Group (for most of the school and TAFE sectors) or the Victorian TAFE sector. Copyright […]
Read More
In September we proudly sponsored the NSW Training Awards, and Copyright Agency’s Education and Government Licensing team members Liesl Fitzpatrick and Sharon Maguchu attended the ceremony, held by Training Services NSW at Sydney Town Hall. The Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, teachers, training organisations and employers in the vocational education and training sector […]
Read More
Here’s an update and a refresher on Resale Royalty: Artists, could your resold artworks be eligible for a payment? If you are aware of a resale and would like to check if a royalty may be due, please contact us. You’ve heard people talk about first and second resale but those terms can be confusing. A quick way to […]
Read More
Copyright Agency recently licensed Sallyanne Roberts’ artwork Kuru Ala as the cover image for the second edition of Flavours of Australia, a cookbook and culinary guide showcasing Australia’s best restaurants and top chefs, published by Sunday Press. Flavours of Australia is a cookbook that shares more than 500 pages worth of the best spots for […]
Read MoreRisky business: Do you know how content is used in your business? New research conducted by Fiftyfive5, an independent market research agency, on behalf of Copyright Agency, highlights the widespread use of 3rd party content within Australian businesses and a general complacency about copyright. The research shows that 2 out of 3 white collar workers […]
Read More
As we approach the 13th anniversary of the Resale Royalty Right, we celebrate the milestone of $13 million in royalties generated by the scheme. The Resale Royalty Right recognises artists ongoing rights in their work and provides them with a share of its ongoing value. Here’s how the scheme is performing: $13 million Over $13.3 […]
Read More
A new outdoor café in Perth’s Burswood Park recently opened adorning stunning artwork by Western Australian Noongar artist, Linda Loo. Bilya Café sits on the land of the Noongar people on Whadjuk Country, beside the Swan River. In Noongar language, ‘bilya’ means ‘river’. Local elder, Bruce Loo, who worked with Crown to research this historically […]
Read More
Universities Australia and Copyright Agency are very pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the copyright fees payable until 2026 and the balance of fees from 2019 to 2022. The agreement also establishes a working party to develop mechanisms for data collection on the copying and sharing of content in the university sector. […]
Read More
We are aware that businesses have been contacted by an organisation called “Copyright Agent”, in relation to the unlicensed use of photographs of rightsholders such as Alamy and Reuters. Copyright Agency is not affiliated with Copyright Agent. We are a not-for-profit collecting society which grants and administers licences for the use of our members’ works […]
Read More
In May this year, the Copyright Tribunal published its decision regarding copyright fees payable by the 39 members of Universities Australia for 2019–22 (see our announcement here and the Tribunal’s decision here). In July, the universities filed an application with the Federal Court seeking judicial review of several aspects of the Tribunal’s decision (see our […]
Read More
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia (ACC) sees copyright compliance as a key legal requirement, and understands that it is critical for in-house counsel to ensure it is being applied appropriately within their organisations. ACC Australia and Copyright Agency have announced a partnership to promote good copyright governance in the Australian corporate sector.
Read More
Yankunytjatjara artist Linda Puna has just released a capsule collection of jackets and coats, co-designed with ethical fashion label Unreal Fur, set to be released in stores and online this week. The collection was revealed to the public at her very first solo exhibition, Awari (Wow!) at Alcaston gallery in Melbourne at her launch on […]
Read More
Townsville Hospital and Health Service have recently adorned the reception and hallways of their brand new renal unit with stunning artworks from First Nations artists Billy Missi, Gertrude Deeral and Syd Bruce Short Joe.
Read More
In the unlikely event that you need to request to terminate your access to the Statutory Education Licence, your institution will need to submit a termination request before the end of September 2021.
Read More
Magpie Goose is a social enterprise founded by Maggie McGowan and Laura Egan. The fashion brand launched back in 2015 and since then they have produced several collections and collaborations of vibrant, ethically made fashions from First Nations art printed onto sustainable fabrics.
Read More
Blockchain is once again hitting headlines, with Bitcoin more than doubling in value since December 2020, plus the high-value sale of an NFT.
Read More
The new Chancellery at Monash University’s Clayton Campus celebrates one of Australia’s leading painters, Margaret Preston.
Read More
Copyright Agency and Streem announce a new licensing agreement that sets a benchmark for valuing news content in the digital era.
Read More
We licensed a stunning selection of works by Aboriginal artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye for a monograph published in late July this year.
Read More
Copyright Agency has licensed a fantastic collaboration between specialty retailer Adairs and Indigenous art business Miimi & Jiinda.
Read More
One of Australia’s most remote textile-producing art centres has teamed up with a leading lifestyle brand to design a homewares collection.
Read More
Whether you are looking at rolling out an innovative marketing campaign, developing a new product line or enhancing your visual identity, the right artwork is a powerful way to help convey your story. A specific licence or permission may be required for the use of artworks under such circumstances. The Copyright Agency Visual Arts team […]
Read More
In a first-of-its-kind arrangement, Copyright Agency has licensed an artwork for a tattoo! The artwork is by Indigenous artist Chris Black, who works out of Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association in Milikapiti Community on the Tiwi Islands. Jarrangini (buffalo) (2018) is a screenprint depicting the head of a buffalo, which was introduced to the Tiwi […]
Read More
As the Australian partner of the Design and Artists Copyright Society (DACS), Copyright Agency has the immense privilege of managing the copyright for celebrated artist Sidney Nolan in Australia and New Zealand. DACS, a not-for-profit visual artists’ rights management organisation and our sister society in the UK, announced its representation of the Sidney Nolan Trust […]
Read More
Education institutions have had to move to only teaching online as many students are required learn from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online teaching isn’t new, but classes today look very different today compared to a couple of years ago. It’s understandable educators may have questions about what they can do, or are obligated to […]
Read More
Dear Licensees, As you know, the rapid spread of COVID-19 has led to WHO declaring it a global pandemic. I hope that you, your family and loved ones are doing as best as possible under the circumstances. I wanted to let you know that Copyright Agency has taken steps to reduce risk to customers, members […]
Read More
Premiering on NITV in February 2020, the Art Gallery of NSW’s deadly gallery event Faboriginal will bring a new form of game show based on Aboriginal art into living rooms across the country. The Copyright Agency worked closely with the gallery and production company Noble Savage Pictures to license 59 artworks for the program. They […]
Read More