Copyright

Copyright provides legal protection for people who express ideas and information in an original way in certain forms such as writing, visual images, music and moving images.

We are responsible for managing the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and the Circuit Layouts Act 1989 (Cth). We also develop Australian copyright policy for the government’s consideration and represent Australia’s interests on international copyright issues.

If you have questions about copyright, we are unable to give legal advice but we can provide relevant information and direct you to resources that may help. You can email us at copyright@ag.gov.au or contact us another way.