Been briefed – Australian orphan works scheme in the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026
Yesterday Australia passed the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026, bringing with it a long-awaited scheme to activate orphan works. Get across it with this briefing.
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WTF now?! #22 – Thursday 12–Wednesday 18 February 2026
Seedance's cinema quality AI video has Hollywood scared and Ireland announces basic income for artists.
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WTF now?! #28 – Thursday 26 March–Wednesday 1 April 2026
A new copyright law for orphan works has passed, the State Library of Queensland hands off its awards and social media addiction is being tackled in court and in law and regulation.
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