3Definitions

3 Definitions

In this scheme:

Act means the Public Lending Right Act 1985.

book means a written work that has been published but excludes:

(a) audio‑visual kits;
(b) compact discs;
(c) computer discs;
(d) electronic books;
(e) magazines and other serial publications;
(f) talking books;
(g) books designed for a single use (for example sticker books and workbooks); and
(h) any other material determined by the Committee to be excluded from the Scheme.

Note: A determination under paragraph (h) is a legislative instrument within the definition of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003.

classified libraries means public lending libraries other than:

(a) the National Library of Australia; and
(b) a reference library established by the government of a State or Territory.

Note: The effect of paragraph 5(2)(a) of the Act is that this scheme is limited to books held in libraries in Australia.

commencing year, for a book, means the financial year starting during the first calendar year after the calendar year in which the book was first published.

Note: Example of commencing year:

Note: For a book published at any time in 1997, the commencing year will start on 1 July 1998.

creator, for a book, means an individual mentioned in paragraph 5(4)(a) or 5(4)(c) of the Act.

Note: The individuals mentioned in paragraphs 5(4)(a) and 5(4)(c) of the Act are:

an Australian author of a book; and
an Australian person who illustrated, translated, compiled or edited the book or otherwise contributed to its form or contents.

earlier scheme means a former scheme or the previous scheme.

eligible creator has the meaning given by section 5.

eligible publisher has the meaning given by section 6.

estimated number of copies, for a book, means the number estimated under subsection 11(2).

former scheme means:

(a) the Public Lending Right Scheme approved on 15 May 1991; or
(b) the Public Lending Right Scheme approved on 12 June 1987.