January 7, 2026
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Ian Reinecke AM on Christmas Day. Ian was a respected leader in Australia’s technology, communications and public policy landscape. Among his many senior roles, Ian served as CEO of the National E-Health Transition Authority and also advised on technology capability for the Sydney 2000 Olympic […]
December 19, 2025
On 19 December 2025, the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee recommended that the Copyright Amendment Bill 2025 be passed. The Committee’s report is here. If passed, the Bill will: introduce a scheme that limits remedies for infringement against a person who was unable to identify and locate a rightsholder after a ‘diligent search’ […]
December 19, 2025
On 19 December 2025, the Productivity Commission (PC) released final reports from its inquiry into productivity. Our submissions to the Productivity Commission are here. The PC’s report on Harnessing data and digital technology includes the following recommendation: Recommendation 2.1 A review of Australian copyright settings and the impact of AI The Australian Government should monitor […]
December 16, 2025
Copyright Agency is deeply saddened by the tragic events in Bondi. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and with all those who have been injured or traumatised. We offer our heartfelt condolences and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community during this painful time. We also acknowledge the courage of […]
December 4, 2025
The 70th Walkley Awards were announced on 27 November 2025. Warm congratulations to all our Copyright Agency members who were recognised for their excellence in journalism: Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett took home the prestigious 2025 Gold Walkley for an investigation into the systemic failures in childcare, presented as a series of stories on 7.30, Four […]
December 4, 2025
Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund is pleased to announce timely grants for individuals and organisations in the final round of funding for 2025. Launched earlier this year, the revamped Publishing Fellowships are designed to provide support specifically for mid-career professionals in Australian book publishing as they embark on new career enhancing projects. From 11 eligible applications […]
December 2, 2025
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 […]
November 26, 2025
Copyright Agency’s Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 26 November 2025. At the board meeting following the AGM, four directors were re-appointed to the board. As part of our constituted board structure, Copyright Agency has two representatives each from the Australian Publishers Association (APA) and the Australian Society of Authors (ASA). Sophie Cunningham AM will continue to represent the ASA, and Cath Godfrey will continue to represent the […]
