Public Lending Right Scheme 2016
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In this Instrument (the 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 Legislation 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 2016, the commencing year will start on 1 July 2017.
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 12 June 1997; or
(b) the Public Lending Right Scheme approved on 15 May 1991; or
(c) the Public Lending Right Scheme approved on 12 June 1987.