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Copyright Act 1968
Div 4AActs not constituting infringements of copyright in computer programs
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Division 4A—Acts not constituting infringements of copyright in computer programs
47AB Meaning of computer program
47B Reproduction for normal use or study of computer programs
47C Back‑up copy of computer programs
47D Reproducing computer programs to make interoperable products
47E Reproducing computer programs to correct errors
47F Reproducing computer programs for security testing
47G Unauthorised use of copies or information
47H Agreements excluding operation of certain provisions
Division 4B—Acts not constituting infringements of copyright in artistic works
47J Reproducing photograph in different format for private use
Division 5—Copying of works in libraries or archives
48 Interpretation
48A Copying by Parliamentary libraries for members of Parliament
49 Reproducing and communicating works by libraries and archives for users
50 Reproducing and communicating works by libraries or archives for other libraries or archives
51 Reproducing and communicating unpublished works in libraries or archives
51AA Reproducing and communicating works in care of National Archives of Australia
52 Publication of unpublished works kept in libraries or archives
53 Application of Division to illustrations accompanying articles and other works
Division 6—Recording of musical works
54 Interpretation
55 Conditions upon which manufacturer may make records of musical work
57 Provisions relating to royalty where 2 or more works are on the one record
59 Conditions upon which manufacturer may include part of a literary or dramatic work in a record of a musical work
60 Records made partly for retail sale and partly for gratuitous disposal
61 Making inquiries in relation to previous records
64 Sections 55 and 59 to be disregarded in determining whether an infringement has been committed by the importation of records
Division 7—Acts not constituting infringements of copyright in artistic works
65 Sculptures and certain other works in public places
66 Buildings and models of buildings
67 Incidental filming or televising of artistic works
68 Publication of artistic works
70 Reproduction for purpose of including work in television broadcast
72 Reproduction of part of work in later work
73 Reconstruction of buildings
Division 8—Designs
74 Corresponding design
75 Copyright protection where corresponding design registered
76 False registration of industrial designs under the Designs Act 2003
77 Application of artistic works as industrial designs without registration of the designs
77A Certain reproductions of an artistic work do not infringe copyright
Division 9—Works of joint authorship
78 References to all of joint authors
79 References to any one or more of joint authors
79A References to the identity of none of joint authors being generally known
80 References to whichever of joint authors died last
81 Works of joint authorship published under pseudonyms
82 Copyright to subsist in joint works without regard to any author who is an unqualified person
83 Inclusion of joint works in collections for use in places of education
Part IV—Copyright in subject‑matter other than works
84 Definitions
Division 2—Nature of copyright in subject‑matter other than works
85 Nature of copyright in sound recordings
86 Nature of copyright in cinematograph films
87 Nature of copyright in television broadcasts and sound broadcasts
88 Nature of copyright in published editions of works
Division 3—Subject‑matter, other than works, in which copyright subsists
89 Sound recordings in which copyright subsists
90 Cinematograph films in which copyright subsists
91 Television broadcasts and sound broadcasts in which copyright subsists
92 Published editions of works in which copyright subsists
Division 4—Duration of copyright in subject‑matter other than works
93 Duration of copyright in sound recordings and films
95 Duration of copyright in television broadcasts and sound broadcasts
96 Duration of copyright in published editions of works
Division 5—Ownership of copyright in subject‑matter other than works
Subdivision A—Ownership of copyright in subject‑matter other than works
97 Ownership of copyright in sound recordings
98 Ownership of copyright in cinematograph films
99 Ownership of copyright in television broadcasts and sound broadcasts
100 Ownership of copyright in published editions of works
Subdivision B—Specific provisions relating to the ownership of copyright in pre‑commencement sound recordings of live performances
100AA Application
100AB Definitions
100AC Application of sections 100AD and 100AE
100AD Makers of pre‑commencement sound recordings of live performances
100AE Ownership of pre‑commencement copyright in sound recordings of live performances
100AF Former owners may continue to do any act in relation to the copyright
100AG Actions by new owners of copyright
100AH References to the owner of the copyright in a sound recording
Division 6—Infringement of copyright in subject‑matter other than works
100A Interpretation
101 Infringement by doing acts comprised in copyright
102 Infringement by importation for sale or hire
103 Infringement by sale and other dealings
103A Fair dealing for purpose of criticism or review
103AA Fair dealing for purpose of parody or satire
103B Fair dealing for purpose of reporting news
103C Fair dealing for purpose of research or study
104 Acts done for purposes of judicial proceeding
104A Acts done by Parliamentary libraries for members of Parliament
104B Infringing copies made on machines installed in libraries and archives
104C Copyright subsisting in sound recordings and cinematograph films shared for healthcare or related purposes
105 Copyright in certain recordings not infringed by causing recordings to be heard in public or broadcast
106 Causing sound recording to be heard at guest house or club
107 Making of a copy of the sound recording for purpose of broadcasting
108 Copyright in published recording not infringed by public performance if equitable remuneration paid
109 Copyright in published sound recording not infringed by broadcast in certain circumstances
109A Copying sound recordings for private and domestic use
110 Provisions relating to cinematograph films
110AA Copying cinematograph film in different format for private use
110A Copying and communicating unpublished sound recordings and cinematograph films in libraries or archives
110C Making of a copy of a sound recording or cinematograph film for the purpose of simulcasting
111 Recording broadcasts for replaying at more convenient time
111A Temporary copy made in the course of communication
111B Temporary copy of subject‑matter as part of a technical process of use
112 Reproductions of editions of work
112A Importation and sale etc. of books
112B Reproduction of writing on approved label for containers for chemical product
112C Copyright subsisting in accessories etc. to imported articles
112D Import of non‑infringing copy of a sound recording does not infringe copyright in the sound recording
112DA Importation and sale etc. of copies of electronic literary or music items
112E Communication by use of certain facilities
Division 7—Miscellaneous
113 Copyrights to subsist independently
113A Agents may act on behalf of groups of performers
113B Consent to the use of a sound recording of a live performance
113C Use of published sound recordings when owners cannot be found etc.
Part IVA—Uses that do not infringe copyright
Division 1—Simplified outline of this Part
113D Simplified outline of this Part
Division 2—Access by or for persons with a disability
113E Fair dealing for purpose of access by persons with a disability
113F Use of copyright material by organisations assisting persons with a disability
Division 3—Libraries and archives
Subdivision A—Public libraries, parliamentary libraries and archives
113G Libraries
113H Preservation
113J Research
113K Administration of the collection
Subdivision B—Key cultural institutions
113L Meaning of key cultural institution
113M Preservation
Division 4—Educational institutions—statutory licence
113N Simplified outline of this Division
113P Copying and communicating works and broadcasts
113Q Remuneration notices
113R Equitable remuneration
113S Educational institutions must assist collecting society
113T Voluntary licences
113U Persons acting on behalf of bodies administering educational institutions
Division 5—Collecting societies
Subdivision A—Declaration of collecting society
113V Declaration of collecting society
113W Requirements for declaration of collecting society
113X Revocation of declaration
Subdivision B—Operation of collecting society