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Orphan works

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ALACC at the ALIA Conference May 2026

Join us for a panel discussion on Orphan Works, Thursday 14th of May, 11 am, Rosehill Gardens, Sydney, NSW
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Orphan Works Scheme FAQ

The Copyright Amendment Bill 2026 amends the Copyright Act 1968 to establish an orphan works scheme to facilitate the use of orphan works.

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Copyright Amendment Bill 2026

Important reforms to Australia’s copyright framework pass the Parliament

07 Apr 2026
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Copyright Amendment Bill Passes

The Copyright Amendment Bill amends the Act to introduce a scheme to support reasonable use of copyright material if the copyright owner cannot be identified or located, commonly known as an ‘orphan work’.

01 Apr 2026
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Part 3. Unlocking Orphan Works: The Untold Stories of our Heritage

This series of case studies, compiled by the Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition, aims to shed light on the range of orphan works held within cultural institutions and provide glimpses of their untold stories.

01 Dec 2023
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Part 2. Unlocking Orphan Works: The Untold Stories of our Heritage

This series of case studies, compiled by the Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition, aims to shed light on the range of orphan works held within cultural institutions and provide glimpses of their untold stories.

01 Dec 2023
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Part 1. Unlocking Orphan Works: The Untold Stories of our Heritage

This series of case studies, compiled by the Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition, aims to shed light on the range of orphan works held within cultural institutions and provide glimpses of their untold stories.

01 Dec 2023
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Why Australia needs the proposed Access Reform

Australia needs a copyright system that is digital-first, which is why the ALACC and the ADA support the reforms proposed in the Access Reform Bill.

15 Mar 2022
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Joint submission in response to an exposure draft of the Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Bill 2021 and the review of technological protection measures (TPMs) exceptions

The Access Reform Bill provides the opportunity for Australia to embrace an effective online future.

28 Feb 2022
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Remote supply - information for libraries and archives during the COVID 19 shutdown

Answers when and how you can supply material remotely when your library is closed to the public.

24 Mar 2020
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Ownership of copyright

It is important to know who is the owner of copyright.
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NSLA's guidance on reasonably diligent searches for orphan works

Guidance from National and State Libraries Australia on the identification and use of orphan works.
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Government commits to improve access and strengthen user rights in response to the Productivity Commission's IP Arrangements Inquiry

The Government has responded to the Productivity Commission’s IP Arrangements Inquiry.

25 Aug 2017
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Captain Cook’s Diaries free thanks to copyright bill

The Disability Access and Other Measures Bill has been tabled.

22 Mar 2017
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Submission in response to the Productivity Commission's Intellectual Property Arrangements Inquiry draft report

There's a lot to like in the Productivity Commission's IP Arrangements draft report.

02 Aug 2016
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Joint submission in response to the Disability and Other Measures Bill exposure draft

The ADA and the ALCC support the Copyright Amendment (Disability Access and Other Measures) Bill.

07 Apr 2016

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