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Copyright provides legal protection for people who express original ideas and information in certain formats. The most common forms are writing, visual images, music and moving images.
We are responsible for managing the Copyright Act 1968 and Circuit Layouts Act 1989. We also develop Australian copyright policy and represent Australia's interests in relation to international copyright issues.
Copyright access reforms
Learn more about the Government's proposed copyright reforms to better support the needs of Australians and our public...
2019 online copyright research released
Our latest research shows the consumption of online content continues to grow and online copyright infringement continues to...
Changes to Australian copyright law
This year has seen important changes in copyright to strengthen creative protections, promote greater access and simplify...
For copyright owners
This page contains information for owners of copyright material in Australia. You can find more detailed information in the...
For copyright users
This page contains information for users of copyright material in Australia. You can find more detailed information in the...
This page contains information on use of copyright material by State/Territory and Commonwealth government agencies.
This page contains information on copyright policy in Australia.
Copyright Reform
This page contains information on recent copyright reform in Australia.
IP Australia
IP Australia has information on IP issues such as inventions and patents, trademarks, plant breeder's rights, and original designs.