Copyright Amendment Act 2026

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Tell me about the orphan works scheme in the Copyright Amendment BIll 2026

Elliott Bledsoe
Wed 1 Apr 2026 in Tell me about it

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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A new orphan works scheme is coming to Australia

Elliott Bledsoe
Wed 1 Apr 2026 in Ctrl + ©

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WTF now?! #28 – Thursday 26 March–Wednesday 1 April 2026

Elliott Bledsoe
Wed 1 Apr 2026 in WTF now?!

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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