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 […]

May 31, 2023

Doris Bush Nungarrayi wins 2023 Sulman Prize

Copyright Agency members shine in 2023 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman accolades. Copyright Agency member, Doris Bush Nungarrayi, is the winner of this year’s prestigious Sir John Sulman Prize, for her work Mamunya ngalyananyi (Monster coming). Her painting features Mamus, which she refers to as ‘cheeky ones’. Mamus are ominous and malevolent spirits that can shapeshift, […]

May 30, 2023

Wrapped Perth café tells a local Noongar story

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 […]

May 24, 2023

Code of Conduct annual compliance review 2023

Members, licensees and other stakeholders are invited to make submissions to the Code Reviewer about Copyright Agency’s compliance with the Code of Conduct for Collecting Societies in 2022-23. Copyright Agency is a signatory to the Code. Our compliance with the Code is reviewed annually by the Code Reviewer. The current Code Reviewer is the Dr Kevin […]