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Copyright

All artists’ books featured on this site are in copyright.

Copyright law
Copyright laws are in place to protect the creators of artistic and literary works.

Australian copyright law includes:
Copyright Act 1968 [new window http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/ca1968133/]
Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000 [new window http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/num_act/caaa2000n1102000321/index.html]
Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Act 2000 [new window http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/num_act/cara2000n1592000369/index.html]

Ownership of copyright
In all cases where a work is still in copyright, permission to copy must be obtained from the copyright owner. The responsibility to identify the copyright owner and to obtain permission to use the image rests with the person who wishes to use the image.

More information

Current advice about copyright can be obtained from the Australian Copyright Council [new window http://www.copyright.org.au/]

The Australian Copyright Council provides Information sheets including:
• Artworks: Getting Permission
• Artworks and Copyright
• Copying for Research or Study
• Fair Dealing
• Moral Rights

Last updated: 6th September 2007

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