This fact sheet prepared by the Australian Copyright Council is for professional and amateur photographers.

This fact sheet outlines the copyright issues most relevant to photographers, and respond to some common questions.

In this fact sheet the Australian Copyright Council give an overview of the moral rights of individual creators under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

As well as copyright, the Copyright Act created certain 'moral rights' that have a unique function in the web of rights that the Copyright Act enshrines. This fact sheet explores the effect, power and operation of these rights.

This fact sheet prepared by the Australian Copyright Council gives an introductory guide to copyright law for anyone creating or maintaining websites, blogs, social media pages or any other online platforms that contain content usually protected by copyright, such as images, photographs, music, video, text and other material.

In this fact sheet the Australian Copyright Council discuss the copyright and moral rights issues that are most relevant to people who edit textual material.

This fact sheet prepared by the Australian Copyright Council utlines the fair dealing exceptions in the Copyright Act, who can use them and how they apply.

The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) allows people to use copyright material without the copyright owner's permission in certain situations, including fair dealing for specific purposes.

In this fact sheet, the Australian Copyright Council consider copyright in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) and computer-generated works.

Image Makers Association Australia recently responded to the Australian government’s copyright enforcement review, with our submission informed by responses from Australian Photographers to our survey.

Our submission is now publicly available for download via the button below and provides an indication of how the broader photographic community is being affected by copyright infringement and some proposed changes to the current enforcement mechanisms.

The Australian Government consultation hub sought views on how the Australian Government can mitigate any potential risks of AI and support safe and responsible AI practices.

AI is already improving many aspects of our lives. But the speed of innovation in AI could pose new risks, which creates uncertainty and gives rise to public concerns.

Australia has strong foundations to be a leader in responsible AI. We have world-leading AI research capabilities and are early movers in the trusted use of digital technologies. Australia established the world’s first eSafety Commissioner in 2015 to safeguard Australian citizens online and was one of the earliest countries to adopt a national set of AI Ethics Principles. The consultation will help ensure Australia continues to support responsible AI practices to increase community trust and confidence.