Category: Censorship

There are a number of laws around what can and cannot be done by artists in the course of expressing themselves through their art form. These laws limit expressions which might be damaging to groups or individuals in society. This area includes the laws relating to classification, defamation and obscenity.

CHILDREN IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS - information for artists and arts organisations

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process. In addition to this information sheet, you should read the information sheet that applies specifically to your State or Territory (below).

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Children in the creative process (ACT)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in the Australian Capital Territory should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Children in the creative process (NSW)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in New South Wales should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Children in the creative process (NT)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in the Northern Territory should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Children in the creative process (QLD)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in Queensland should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Children in the creative process (SA)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in South Australia should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Children in the creative process (TAS)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in Tasmania should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Children in the creative process (VIC)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in Victoria should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Children in the creative process (WA)

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in Western Australia should consider when they contemplate working with or using children in any part of the creative or artistic process.

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Classification and censorship

Artists should be aware that they might be required to have their works classified. Whether an artist has an obligation to have a particular work classified depends on a number of factors, including the type of work, its content and how it is being used. This information sheet addresses the issues surrounding classification and censorship.

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Debt recovery letter of demand

This information sheet explains the function of a letter of demand for debt recovery. It includes a sample letter of demand for the recovery of money following your supply of goods or services (eg. sale of artwork, performance fees) to a person or organisation.

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Organising a festival

This information sheet and checklist provides an overview of some of the most important issues you need to consider in relation to the organisation of a festival. You can use it as the basis for putting together a business plan or for your own checklist when putting together the festival.

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Street photographer’s rights

Can I take a photograph in public that contains images of people I don't know? Can I take a photo of a famous landmark or of the front of someone's house and later sell it? This information sheet provides you answers to these and other questions that may arise when you take photographs in, and, of public spaces. It also aims to provide those you encounter with a statement of your rights to minimise the possibility of harassment or threatened legal action.

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Popular information sheets

  • 1. Debt recovery letter of demand

    This information sheet explains the function of a letter of demand for debt recovery. It includes a sample letter of demand for the recovery of money following your supply of goods or services (eg. sale of artwork, performance fees) to a person or organisation.

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  • 2. Street photographer’s rights

    Can I take a photograph in public that contains images of people I don't know? Can I take a photo of a famous landmark or of the front of someone's house and later sell it? This information sheet provides you answers to these and other questions that may arise when you take photographs in, and, of public spaces. It also aims to provide those you encounter with a statement of your rights to minimise the possibility of harassment or threatened legal action.

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  • 3. Copyright infringement and letter of demand

    This information sheet explains the function of a letter of demand for infringement of copyright. It includes a sample letter of demand for copyright infringement.

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  • 4. Debt recovery – small claims procedure (NSW)

    An introduction into how one can go about chasing payment that is owning to them in New South Wales. It provides clarification on the small claims procedure in NSW.

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  • 5. Copyright

    Copyright is an important asset of creators that gives them legal rights and opportunities to generate income irrespective of the ownership of their physical creation, and irrespective even whether that creation still exists. This information sheet provides basic information on copyright, including dealing with copyright.

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  • 6. Unauthorised use of your image

    This information sheet addresses unauthorised uses of your image, outlining that there is no specific law in Australia aimed at preventing this from happening. It suggests areas of law that may be used to try and stop an unauthorised use of your image.

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  • 7. Debt recovery – small claims procedure (WA)

    This information sheet provides an introduction into about how one can chase outstanding payment in Western Australia. It provides clarification on the small claims procedure in Western Australia.

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  • 8. Legal issues for bloggers

    This information sheet addresses the main legal issues that can arise from online web-based publications, web logs, diaries or newsletters posted on a website by individuals, organisations, businesses or communities.

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  • 9. Debt recovery – small claims procedure (VIC)

    When chasing payment for goods or services, the first step is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party telling them of the dispute and the money outstanding, and giving them a defined period within which to settle the matter or else face legal action.

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  • 10. Exclusion clauses, disclaimers and risk warnings

    This information sheet explains what these terms are, when you are likely to use them or come across them and the effectiveness of such statements.

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