Recent Copyright Changes 2007

Key changes affecting University, staff and students were brought about to the Australian Copyright Act with effect from January 2007.

To learn about the important changes please read the following document "Copyright Amendments"

For more information regarding the changes please contact Don Frayne .

New Music Licence Agreement

Under the agreement the universities are able to reproduce, communicate and perform an extensive repertoire of musical works that the four music societies (AMCOS, ARIA, APRA and PPCA) are licensed to cover both in Australia and from overseas without having to obtain prior permission of copyright holders. The agreement is for a term of 6 years from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2010.

Licence covers the following three broad areas:

• Music on hold;
• Playing and performing musical works and sound recording; and

Reproduction and communication of musical works and sound recordings.

For more information on music licence refer to the Tertiary Music Licence document.