Where can I obtain more information?
Attorney-General's Department
The Attorney-General's Department provides general copyright information, but not specific legal advice, to members of the public.
Information about recent changes to the law and other copyright developments in the Australian Government is provided at the AGD e-News on Copyright website. A free self-subscription service is available to receive these updates.
Australian Copyright Council
The Australian Copyright Council is an independent not for profit organisation funded in part by the Australia Council. It represents the interests of many copyright owners and operates a free telephone advice service for professional creators, arts organisations, members of its affiliated organisations and people who work in educational institutions and libraries. The telephone advice service operates from 9am to midday and 2pm-5pm (Sydney time) Mondays and Wednesdays. An enquirer may also post, fax or e‑mail a request for legal advice (including a contact phone number to aid response). The Council also publishes information sheets and bulletins on specific copyright matters. Members of the public are encouraged to check the Council's website first to see if an information sheet answers their question. The Council's address is:
Australian Copyright Council
PO Box 1986
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Fax: +61 2 8815 9799
e-mail: info@copyright.org.au
http://www.copyright.org.au
Arts Law Centre of Australia
The Arts Law Centre of Australia provides free initial advice on arts-related legal and accounting matters to arts practitioners and organisations only. The Centre also operates a mediation service, offers educational services and publishes a range of materials. Its address is:
Arts Law Centre of Australia
The Gunnery 43-51 Cowper Wharf Road
WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011
Tel: +61 2 9356 2566
Toll free: 1800 221 457
Fax: +61 2 9358 6475
e-mail: artslaw@artslaw.com.au
http://www.artslaw.com.au
IP Australia
IP Australia should be contacted if you need information about the procedures for registration of patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder’s rights. It has a range of search functions and educational material available. IP Australia incorporates the Patent Office, the Trade Marks Office, the Designs Office and the Plant Breeder’s Rights Office. The address for the central office is:
IP Australia
PO Box 200
WODEN ACT 2606
Tel: 1300 651 010
or +61 2 6283 2999
Fax: +61 2 6283 7999
e-mail: assist@ipaustralia.gov.au
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au