ART+law Article Archive 2003

Below are a selection of past articles from the ART+law newsletter.

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The articles and information on this website are provided only for the purposes of discussing legal issues. They are not to be relied on as a substitute for legal advice. Archived articles were correct at the time of original publication; to find out if the laws have changed since the articles time of publication please call Arts Law. The Arts Law Centre of Australia accepts no liability for losses caused by reliance on any of the materials it publishes. Before acting on any matter, take advice from a qualified legal practitioner. 

• A matter of fact: Non-fiction & copyright
  This article discusses issues faced by writers and filmmakers who incorporate non-fictional research in their later work. First published ART+law June, 2003
• ANIMAL PROTECTION AND ART: a legal analysis
  In this article ethicist Dr Simon Longstaff and artist Mike Parr comment on the intersection of animal rights and artistic freedom. First published ART+law June, 2003.
• Are the Kids Alright? Children in the Entertainment Industry.
  This article looks at Occupational Health and Safety issues involved with employing children in the entertainment industry in Australia. First published ART+law March, 2003
• Art and Law in the Whirligig of Time
  An edited speech by the Hon Justice Michael Kirby AC CMB given at the Arts Lae Centre of Australia's 20th Birthday celebrations. First Published in Art+Law December 2003.
• Arts Law Weeks in 2003
  These articles review 2003 Arts Law Weeks in the ACT, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
• Arts Law in Vietnam
  Review of the seminar series on copyright and performers' rights for people working in arts management in Vietnam. First Published in Art+law December 2003.
• Civil Liability Reform: What's going on?
  First published in ART+law March, 2003
• Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies (the "Code")
  Naomi Messenger considers the effects of the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies ("the Code") that commenced July 2002.
• Do we need an International Cenvention on Cultural Diversity.
  An article that discusses whether or not there is a need for an international convention on cultural diversity. First published in ART+law June, 2003
• Fair crack: Criticism and copyright
  This article explores issues relating to the use of copyrighted art works for critical use by other artists. First published in ART+law March, 2003.
• Hang the DJ?
  Issues involved with the reproduction of copyright protected music. First printed Art+Law September 2003
• Happy 20th Birthday Arts Law!
  Review of Arts Laws 20th Birthday celebrations
• Indigenous Protocols
  Discussion of issues concened with Indigenous art and culture. First printed Art+Law, September 2003
• Is Free Trade selling out the Arts?
  This article explains the potential effects on the Australian arts industry if the Australian Government introduces a Free Trade Agreement with the United States. First published in ART+law March, 2003
• Love (Not) Thy Neighbour
  This article examines copyright for non-fiction material. First published in ART+Law in June 2003.
• Love (Not) Thy Neighbour
  This article summarises the court case of former "Neighbours" stars Scott Michaelson and Holly Valance- Biscayne Partners Pty Ltd v Valance Corp Pty Ltd & Ors
• Pitching Your Idea
  This article discusses how to protect your rights whilst pitching your idea. First published in ART+Law, March 2003
• Privacy (or lack of) in Photographs
  A discussion of the legal issues involved with using images of other people. First published in ART+law September, 2003
• Public Artworks
  Ant Horn article briefly discusses particular aspects of public artworks that often generate problems for artists as well as suggesting other sources of useful information . First published in ART+law December, 2003
• Report on Garma Forum 2003- "Duhni: Indigenous Arts and Culture"
  This article briefly outlines some of the key issues addressed at the Garma Forum 2003 regarding legislative change for the protection of Aboriginal art. First published in ART+law September. 2003
• Resale Royalties
  An article considering recent events in resale royalties debates within Australia. First published in ART+law September 2003
• Sculptures in public: Protecting your work.
  An article that discusses the protection of public sculptures in Australia and the positive steps that have been addressed to solve this long-standing problem. First published in ART+law March, 2003
• The Banning of Ken Park: A brief review of the facts and issues.
  A Discussion of facts and myths surrounding the 'banning' of "Ken Park". First Published in Art+law September 2003.
• The Grey Zone of Creation
  This article discusses copyright law and the appropriation of distinctive features or ideas from an original work.
• Visual arts & craft: The Myer Report & the Budget response
  This article discusses the Myer Report. First published in ART+law June, 2003
• When You Lay Your Money Down: Buying Artworks on Lay-by or Deposit
  This article outlines some issues that may arise from selling artworks through deposit and lay-by arrangements. First published in ART+Law in June 2003.
• You talkin' bout me? Basing stories on peoples lives
  This article discusses how Australian law regulates one person publishing a story about another person. First published June, 2003.