Portrait of an Australian
by Jonathan Tse
Artists’ books online – redefining the book
Copyright
All artists’ books featured on this site are in copyright.
Copyright law
Copyright laws are in place to protect the creators of artistic and literary works.
Australian copyright law is articulated by:
Copyright Act 1968 [new window]
Section 189 of the Act [new window] deals with moral rights.
Ownership of copyright
In all cases where a work is still in copyright, permission to copy must be obtained from the copyright owner. The responsibility to identify the copyright owner and to obtain permission to use the image rests with the person who wishes to use the image.
More information
Current advice about copyright can be obtained from the Australian Copyright Council [new window]
The Australian Copyright Council provides Information sheets including:
• Artworks: Getting Permission
• Artworks and Copyright
• Copying for Research or Study
• Fair Dealing
• Moral Rights
Last updated: 26th July 2011
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