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Contents

Table of Contents
Preface
The Committee
The Expert Advisory Group
Abbreviations

Chapter 1 - The Committee's task

The Commitee's task 
The terms of reference
International obligations
Course of the reference to date

Chapter 2 - Consolidated recommendations

Chapter 6 - Fair dealing: the Committee's proposal 
Chapter 7 - Copying by libraries and archives
Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous exceptions
Chapter 9 - Copying for educational purposes
Chapter 10 - Copying for people with disabilities 

Part 1 - Royalty-Free Exceptions to Copyright

Section 1 - Fair dealing

Chapter 3 - International comparisons

Abstract

Chapter 4 - Fair dealing in Australia

Abstract
Fair dealing for research or study
Fair dealing for criticism or review
Fair dealing for reporting news
Fair dealing for the purpose of giving professional advice
Conclusion

Chapter 5 - The US doctrine of 'fair use' and the UK 'fair dealing' provisions

Abstract
The purpose and character of the use
Nature of the copyright work
The amount and substantiality of the use
The effect of the use on the potential market for and value of the work
Conclusion

Chapter 6 - Fair dealing: the Committee's proposal

Abstract
The proposal
Justification
Other matters
Implementation of the proposal

Section 2 - Further royalty-free exceptions

Chapter 7 - Copying by libraries and archives

Abstract
Introduction
General matters
Specific sections
The digital environment

Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous exceptions

Abstract
Introduction
Reproductions and related uses
Performances, transmissions and broadcasts
Other uses

Part II Statutory Licences

Chapter 9 Copying for educational purposes

Abstract
Introduction
The structure of the Act
Specific sections
Statutory licences

Chapter 10 Copying for people with disabilities

Abstract
Broadcasts by print - handicapped radio licenses 
Copying of works for handicapped readers and copying of copyright material for intellectually handicapped people
Captioning
Use of broadcasts by institutions assisting intellectually handicapped people 

Appendices

Appendix A The Committee's terms of reference and further matters for consideration, as identified by the Copyright Convergence Group

Appendix B International obligations

Appendix C International comparisons

Appendix D Outline of submissions on fair dealing

Appendix E Original submissions

Appendix F Fair dealing submissions

Appendix G Submissions received after the public forum

Appendix H Miscellaneous exceptions to exclusive rights submissions