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In architecture and built environment projects, a licence helps clarify how artwork may be incorporated into design, façades, interiors, wayfinding, project documentation and promotional material. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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When a licence covers merchandise and homewares, it should avoid broad or unclear wording. Best practice is to identify each approved product type, use, timeframe, territory, sales channel, approval process and attribution requirement. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Merchandise branding can involve products, packaging, point-of-sale material, campaign imagery and digital promotion. A clear licence helps confirm the approved use and protects the integrity of the artist’s work. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Vale Blanche d’Alpuget. We are saddened by the passing of acclaimed Australian author Blanche d’Alpuget, a valued Copyright Agency author member and former Board member. We extend our condolences to her family, friends and the literary community. buff.ly/1Fkq9lB

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Blanche d'Alpuget, author and wife to Bob Hawke, dies at 82

Blanche d'Alpuget, the Australian writer and widow of former prime minister Bob Hawke, has died following complications from influenza.

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Reading Australia joined Australia Reads at Parliament House in Canberra, where MPs, Senators, authors and sector leaders came together to support Australia as a reading nation. Proud to be part of the conversation to get more Australians reading. 📚 Photo credit: Australia Reads, Ben Appleton

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A wonderful afternoon at UNSW Galleries for our CAP Members Preview of *Heather B. Swann: The Forests of Symbols*. The exhibition is extraordinary in person. Visit UNSW Galleries, Paddington, from 3 September to 22 November 2026. #HeatherBSwann #UNSWGalleries

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For exhibition signage, a licence can clarify how an artwork may be reproduced across labels, wall text, banners, wayfinding, digital screens and promotional displays. It also helps keep attribution consistent. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Copyright Agency staff stepped out in Hyde Park for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s Legs for Literacy campaign. 👟📚 We’ve raised $4,050 to help First Nations children access stories that reflect their culture, language and identity. Donate: buff.ly/061zbKY

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📚 LitUp is back and growing in 2027! 31 communities across NSW and Queensland will host 100+ events connecting readers with Australian authors and illustrators. Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund is proud to continue supporting @AustraliaReads and LitUp. 📖 #LitUp

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For homewares, licensing gives practical clarity. It can define approved product categories, artwork placement, packaging use, marketing use, sales territories and attribution requirements. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Best practice fashion licensing gives both artists and brands a shared understanding of the agreed use. This can include the product range, approvals, campaign imagery, production run, territory and term of the licence. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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We’re pleased to support Alex Creece's project 'Australian poetry in the international UNESCO landscape' through Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. Photo by Brendan Bonsack. #PublishingFellowship #AustralianPublishing #CulturalFund

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For merchandise and homewares, best practice is to be specific. A licence should clearly identify the approved product categories, production volume, sales channels, territory, term, approvals and attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Does your agency have permission to use the content it shares every day? A Copyright Licence helps agencies use copyright-protected content responsibly while supporting creators and publishers. Learn more: buff.ly/Z3QiaEb

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Congratulations to Omar Musa, winner of the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award for Fierceland! 🎉📚 Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund has proudly supported the Award since 2004, including $5,000 for each shortlisted author.

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We’re pleased to support Alisa Ahmed's project 'First Nations editorial fellowship with Magabala Books' through Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. #PublishingFellowship #AustralianPublishing #CulturalFund

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Artwork on homewares needs clear permission, agreed products, sales channels, timeframe and artist credit. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw Credit: Kip&Co x Ernabella Arts Homewares Collaboration

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We’re pleased to support Olivia Whenman's project 'Researching a trauma-informed best practice framework for audiobook publishing' through Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. Photo by Celeste Whenman. #PublishingFellowship #AustralianPublishing #CulturalFund

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Our Visual Arts team will be at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) from 6 to 9 August. Come and say hello to learn more about visual arts licensing opportunities and how Copyright Agency supports artists and rightsholders. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Placemaking with artwork should start with clear permission, agreed use and proper artist attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Choosing a PR or communications agency? Add copyright governance to your checklist. Ask whether they hold an appropriate copyright licence for the content they use on your behalf. View Copyright Agency’s list of licensed agencies: buff.ly/ErLRttY

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Applications are now open for Copyright Agency’s 2026 Author Fellowship and Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing. Applications close 1pm AEST Monday, 17 August 2026. Learn more and apply via our website: buff.ly/6u4PhHY

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For interiors and placemaking projects, licensing helps turn creative intent into clear, practical terms. It can define the site, format, installation period, reproduction rights, maintenance considerations and attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund has awarded Publishing Fellowships to support three projects that address important career development opportunities to benefit Australian publishers. Read more about this story here: buff.ly/U5UWXtX

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Discover standout new writing at Fresh Takes: Spring ’26, a live reading series featuring established and emerging Australian voices. 📍 Library Cafe, State Library of NSW 🗓 Tuesday, 18 August, 6 pm Supported by Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.

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Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund has awarded more than $680,000 in funding to Australian authors, visual artists, teachers and creative organisations through its 2026 grants program. Read more here: buff.ly/BXFmMvt/

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Merchandise needs clear permission. A best practice licence sets out products, quantities, sales channels, term and artist credit. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Art on fashion needs more than a good concept. A clear licence helps define the products, timeframe, territory and attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Congratulations to Bri Hassett, the 2026 Reading Australia Fellow. Bri’s project, Writerly Reading, will help Years 7–10 students explore how Australian authors craft meaning, and why finding your own voice still matters in the age of AI. Read more about this story here: buff.ly/MjXZ5m8

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Copyright Agency's Visual Arts Business Development Manager, Arlette Martin, will be at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair from 9 to 12 July. Come and say hello, and chat with Arlette about visual arts licensing. Learn more about CIAF here:

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CIAF acknowledges all Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and seas on which our team work and live, upon which our events are held and from where the artworks we showcase…

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Copyright Agency has started the Legs for Literacy Challenge to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Every $10 can put a book into the hands of an Indigenous child, with stories that reflect their culture and language. Please support our team for this worthy cause: buff.ly/fbf3QN5

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A best practice artwork licence helps exhibitions confirm how work can be displayed, reproduced and credited, while respecting the artist’s rights. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

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Heading to the NIAF? Cheryl Yates and Arlette Martin from our Visual Arts Licensing team and Makeeta Ratulevu from Member Services will be there. Come say hello and chat with the team about any questions you have about visual arts licensing. Learn more about NIAF here:

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National Indigenous Art Fair - The Cutaway Barangaroo

The National Indigenous Art Fair is being held at The Cutaway, 1 Merriman St, Barangaroo NSW 2000. From Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July 2026. Find out more.

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Australia's creative industries are calling on the Federal Government to ensure that creators are fairly remunerated when their work is used to develop AI technologies. This open letter sends a clear message: no use without permission and payment for creative content: buff.ly/1PlDRzv

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Congratulations to the six authors shortlisted for the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award. We’re proud to support this important prize and celebrate the stories, voices and perspectives that make Australian literature so compelling. Discover the shortlist: buff.ly/2PDJCro

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Congratulations to Tim Douglas from The Australian, winner of the Arts Journalism and Arts Criticism Prize at the Walkley Foundation’s 2026 Mid-Year Media Prizes. CA's Director Commercial Licensing Guy Johnson presented the award, supported by Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund.

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Copyright Agency First Nations Fellowships. Delivered by Varuna, the fellowship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers with a one-week residency. Learn more: buff.ly/yAnLcRr

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2026 Copyright Agency First Nations Fellowships — Varuna, The National Writers' House

We’re pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Copyright Agency First Nations Fellowship.

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Warm congratulations to our members who were recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. Read more here: buff.ly/e0INvOz Photo Credit: Gerald Murnane by Timothy Hillier

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GenAI use is growing fast, but copyright governance isn’t always keeping up. Latest research shows employees are using third-party materials in AI prompts, sharing outputs, and often doing so without clear policies or training. Read the full report here: buff.ly/8uLUp3f

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Australian writers are being recognised across major literary prizes celebrating stories that challenge, inspire and reflect Australian life. Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund is proud to support writers at every stage of their careers. Read more here: buff.ly/6Y5eskC

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Discover some of the standout new writing of the season at Fresh Takes: Winter ’26 - a live reading series bringing together established and emerging voices. This event is supported through our Cultural Fund. Learn more: buff.ly/v0YVziz

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Copyright Agency staff marked National Reconciliation Week with a visit to Tony Albert’s Not a Souvenir exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. It was a meaningful opportunity to reflect, learn and spend time together while engaging with an important exhibition.

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Overland Journal @overlandjournal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“Because there’s no doubt that more people are being screwed than ever in the housing market, including the middle-class Boomers’ kids. But some people have always been screwed.” May Ngo reviews Fiona Wright’s KILL YOUR BOOMERS - with the generous support of @copyright.com.au.

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Losing our sense of struggle: Fiona Wright’s Kill Your Boomers - Overland literary journal

The precarity described in Kill Your Boomers feels mitigated — more existential than material. It’s the precarity of being lost in your life, rather than the threat of having to sleep out on the stree...

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For National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27 May – 3 June), Copyright Agency recognises the importance of amplifying First Nations voices and respecting cultural knowledge. Reconciliation is an ongoing journey—one we’re committed to every day. #NRW2026 #ReconciliationWeek

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Congratulations to Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein, whose remarkable book The Mushroom Tapes has won the 2026 ABIA for General Non-fiction Book of the Year. Copyright Agency is proud to present this award in recognition of outstanding Australian nonfiction writing.

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Your work has value — even after it’s published. Copyright Agency membership helps ensure you’re paid when your content is reused across education, government and business through licensing. Learn more: buff.ly/d8WsKvp

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2 WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY for a Publishing Fellowship! Are you a mid-career professional with 5 years’ experience & work in the Australian book publishing industry? If you work in-house/freelance for a publishing company/literary agency & wish to expand your skills see 🔗 for more info buff.ly/XUbCCwE

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Congratulations to Lee Lai for winning the 2026 Stella Prize for her work Cannon! Image repost from The Stella Prize

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We’re pleased to support Miriam Rosenbloom's project 'Born-Accessible Publishing Professional Development' through Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. Photo by Ross O'Sullivan. #PublishingFellowship #AustralianPublishing #CulturalFund ⭐️ 2026 Publishing Fellowships close 1 June! See🔗 buff.ly/ycXHtz2

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Using content at work? A copyright licence helps you do it legally and supports the people who created it. Learn more: buff.ly/bUMj2ZB

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