Copyright Agency
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Copyright Agency
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We keep creators creating, connecting our 40,000 members working across literature, visual arts, publishing, surveying & media with users of copyright material.

🌐: www.copyright.com.au
Copyright Agency is delighted to sign a reciprocal agreement with the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) to strengthen support for creators across nations. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to protect and promote creative work worldwide.
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
A big shout out to Dženana Vucic our 2025 Frank Moorhouse Fellow for Young Writers! We wish her every success in developing her debut novel Palimpsest (working title).

Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z

Photo credit: Dženana Vucic by Leah Jing McIntosh
November 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Congratulations to Julienne Van Loon, our 2025 Fellow for Non-Fiction Writing, to write Women of the Future: Six essays on world-leading scientists.

Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z

Photo credit: Julienne van Loon by Rachael Michelle
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Huge congratulations to Julie Janson, Burruberongal woman of the Darug Aboriginal Nation, our 2025 Author Fellow! Julie will work on her historical novel, Deliverance and Fornication the third book in the trilogy.

Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z

Photo credit: Julie Janson by P Penfold
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“On behalf of our 40,000 members, we applaud the Government’s leadership in supporting Australian writers, artists and publishers.” — Josephine Johnston, CEO, Copyright Agency

Full statement: buff.ly/tleFoTO
October 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
As proud supporters of Australian creativity, Copyright Agency is excited to celebrate this nationwide initiative led by Creative Australia. AusArt Day is a powerful reminder of the vital role artists and arts organisations play in shaping our culture and community.
October 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
We’re excited to partner with PICA to present Alana Hunt's A Deceptively Simple Need 💥

This exhibition is the 2025 CAP Commission, proudly supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund in collaboration with PICA.

👉 Learn more here: buff.ly/Y6KCh4y
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We’re delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members recognised in major Australian and international literary awards. Congratulations to our members recognised for their outstanding contributions to Australian literature!
More here: buff.ly/WsRgmRw
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Have you heard of Creative Workplaces website?
It's a free national hub to support fair, safe & respectful workplaces across Australia’s creative industries.

✅ Pay, safety, behaviour
✅ Real-world examples
✅ Support pathways

Check it out here: buff.ly/OsKAULN
September 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In our submission to the Productivity Commission, we rejected calls from big tech companies for a text and data mining (TDM) exception. We remain committed to protecting our members' rights and ensuring creators are fairly paid.

More here: buff.ly/SB3UBf8
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This year’s theme, Promoting literacy in the digital era, reminds us of the vital role reading plays in connecting communities, ideas, and opportunities.

Through Reading Australia, we champion Australian stories and support educators empower the next generation of readers.

#ILD
September 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Copyright Agency is saddened by the announcement that Meanjin will cease publishing this December. Through our Cultural Fund, we have proudly supported Meanjin over many years. The closure of such an essential journal represents a great loss to the Australian literary sector.
September 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It's Indigenous Literacy Day! Copyright Agency celebrated by hosting a Great Book Swap! 🌱📚 Staff brought along books to swap and made donations to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Funds will go towards gifting children new, culturally relevant books.

#IndigenousLiteracyDay #GreatBookSwap
September 3, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Giving gifts with visual art? 🎁
Make sure they’re licensed - it protects your business and supports the artist.

🎨 Learn more: buff.ly/JcX43eF

Credit:
Wesfarmers corporate gifts
Wardal and Garnkiny © Mabel Juli
Purnululu © Patrick Mung Mung
Stony Country © Rammey Ramsay/Copyright Agency, 2021
September 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Copyright Agency CEO Josephine Johnston spoke on AI’s impact on creativity, culture & copyright at the "Creativity Reimagined" panel — joined by Travis C Rice, Rod Savage & Marie-Céline Merret Wirström, with Vinne S. guiding the discussion across law, journalism & film.
August 29, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Art makes spaces iconic - but it must be licensed.
If you’re adding visual art to architectural projects, support creators with the right permissions. 🏛️🎨

🔗 Explore how we can help: buff.ly/JcX43eF

Credit:
WA Medical Clinic – The Punkurunu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS)
August 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Australia’s copyright law provides a strong, effective framework for innovation and Australia’s creative industries. Under the Copyright Act, using content requires permission and fair compensation.
August 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
It's Australian School Library Day with the theme, All the Literacies. A well-resourced school library is at the heart of fostering reading literacy, a love of reading, and whole-school reading programs—but its impact goes far beyond the page.

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August 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ethical art use starts with licensing. We offer best practice agreements + support to protect you and the artist. 🎨
Lear more here: buff.ly/JcX43eF

Credit:
Josephine Baker and La Revue Negre – Lithographs of Le Tulmulte Noir in Paris 1927
© Paul Colin
Courtesy of Common Hours
August 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📸 Today on #WorldPhotographyDay, we celebrate photographers who capture reality and turn it into art.

Through membership, Copyright Agency proudly supports and protects their creative work. ✨

#CopyrightMatters #SupportCreators
August 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Copyright Agency is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with the Northern Territory Government that secures copyright royalties for the creators of surveying plans used in the Territory.

More here: buff.ly/NeBU3g0
August 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Do you work in the Australian book publishing industry?
Are you a mid-career professional with a minimum of 5 years’ experience?
In-house or freelance?

You may be eligible to apply for a Publishing Fellowship!

Click here for more information: buff.ly/XBxVvgi
August 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
DON'T MISS OUT!

Applications are closing soon for this major opportunity for mid-career and established visual artists to work with UNSW Galleries to develop and present a new commission.

Click here for more information: buff.ly/JVNVF5B

Applications close 1pm (AEST) Monday 18 August 2025
August 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Our Visual Arts Licensing team had a great time at DAAF🎨
We spoke about the Copyright Agency, Resale Royalty, and how to protect artwork from being used without permission.

Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund also supported DAAF Public Programs & UNTOLD Darwin

Wonderful to connect with the community!
August 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Copyright Agency has announced $650,000 in grants through its Cultural Fund to support Australian writers, visual artists and creative organisations.

Read more here: buff.ly/k6F0yAb
August 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM