July 4, 2023

Copyright Agency announces Bridget Forster as the 2023 Reading Australia Fellow

Bridget Forster, a Victorian teacher with more than 20 years of experience, is the 2023 Reading Australia Fellow for Teachers of English and Literacy and teacher librarians. Bridget is the Head of Kerferd Library and VCE Literature Teacher at Mentone Girls Grammar. The Reading Australia Fellowship provides $15,000 to a leading English and/or literacy teacher […]

June 29, 2023

Copyright Agency members share what NAIDOC means to them and their communities

NAIDOC week through the years has transformed into a celebration and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ achievements, culture and history. Working with over 5,000 members who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to reach out to them and listen to their voice about […]

June 26, 2023

AGD Ministerial Roundtable on Copyright

The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) has published a High Level Summary of the Second Roundtable on Copyright, and Issues Papers on each of the topics discussed at the Roundtable: see here. The topics were: Orphan Works; Remote Learning; and Quotation. Copyright Agency participated in the Roundtable on each of the three topics. The Department will convene […]

June 26, 2023

Department of Industry seeking views on AI

The Department of Industry is seeking view on Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 26 July 2023. You can visit the Department’s webpage for the consultation here, download the Department’s Discussion Paper here, and make a submission here. Copyright Agency will be making a submission. If you would like assistance with making a submission, please contact the […]

June 20, 2023

2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist unveiled

Five first-time nominees, including a debut author, are among the six talented writers shortlisted for the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award. Announced today by Perpetual as Trustee, alongside Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund, the authors will be competing for one of the most prestigious literary prizes in Australia, with the winner receiving $60,000. The 2023 Miles […]

June 15, 2023

2023 King’s Birthday Honours List

Congratulations to our members who were among those recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List. Author Jen McVeity was recognised with a medal (OAM) in the general division for service to literacy education as an author and publisher. An author of over 20 books, a former school teacher, and the International Chair of the […]

June 7, 2023

Librarian Ross Bruzzese on NIDA’s commitment to copyright compliance

Introducing Ross Bruzzese, Librarian at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), who is deeply committed to upholding copyright compliance and fostering a culture of respect for intellectual property within the institution. With extensive experience and a passion for academic integrity, Ross plays a vital role in ensuring that NIDA’s teaching and learning environment operates […]

June 1, 2023

The Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists 2010 to 2023

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 […]