Australian Copyright Law
The copyright law of Australia defines the legally enforceable rights of creators of creative and artistic works under Australian law. The scope of copyright in Australia is defined in the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (as amended), which applies the national law throughout Australia. Designs may be covered by the Copyright Act (as sculptures or drawings) as well as by the Design Act.
The Australian legislation is based on the authority of section 51(xviii) of the Australian Constitution. Copyright law in Australia is federal law and established by the Australian Parliament. Historically, Australian copyright law followed British copyright law, but now also reflects international standards found in the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, other International copyright agreements and multilateral treaties, and more recently, the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Read more about Australian Copyright Law: History, Protected Subject Matter, Exclusive Rights and Infringement, Copyright Term, Fair Dealing and Other Exceptions, Moral Rights, Ownership of Copyright, Government-owned Copyright, Composite Copyright, Copyright Tribunal, Collecting Societies, Timeline of Australian Copyright Law
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