Understanding Copyright
Copyright for original illustration, music and photography belongs to the creator. However, in some cases special written arrangements can be negotiated for copyright to be transferred to the customer.
Artwork
Illustrators Australia click here.
An illustration for a brochure shouldn't show up on telly. Or on a bus. Or Poster.
Unless of course, you have purchased the rights.
Australian Graphic Design Association AGDA also has lots of information.
Copyright covers anything created such as illustration, certain design, music, text and much more.
Music
There are special licences for all kinds of situations including weddings and funerals, churches and public performances. Payment is made through APRA Australia.
Go to the APRA website to download details applicable to you. APRA Music Licences
Further info on legal matters in the creative arts in Australia can be sought from:
The Arts Law Centre of Australia: www.artslaw.com.au
The Copyright Council: www.copyright.org.au
APRA (Music) www.apra.com.au - click on Music Users
General Copyright
The Australian Copyright Council has lots of information. www.copyright.org.au
The Copyright Agency collects copyright fees and payments for you at Copyright Agency Australia.