Agency agreements
This information sheet includes: what an agency is, how it is created, granting authority to an agent, an agent's obligations, and agency agreements.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Competition conditions
This information sheet considers some issues you should consider before entering creative competitions.
Contracts: a glossary of jargon
This information sheet is a list of some of the more common legal terms used in drafting, negotiating, discussing, entering or arguing about an agreement.
Contracts: an introduction
This information sheet provides an introduction to contracts and agreements, outlining the main areas to consider when a contract has been presented to you, or when drafting a contract yourself.
Debt recovery – small claims procedure (ACT)
An introduction into how one can go about chasing payment that is owning to them in the ACT. It provides clarification on the small claims procedure in the ACT.
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.
Debt recovery – small claims procedure (NT)
An introduction into how one can go about chasing payment that is owning to them in the Northern Territory. It provides clarification on the small claims procedure in the Northern Territory.
Debt recovery – small claims procedure (SA)
This information sheet provides an introduction into about how one can chase outstanding payment in South Australia. It provides clarification on the small claims procedure in South Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Direct licensing guidelines: sound recordings
This information sheet provides information about the direct licensing guidelines/policy that all PPCA licensors must have and contains additional information about licensing of sound recordings.
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.
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.
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.
Performers’ rights
This information sheet outlines the rights held by performers.
Protecting your ideas
How to protect ideas and an outline of confidentiality law. This information sheet includes a sample confidentiality agreement.
Using brands and products in film
This information sheet covers the legal issues as well as the money-making opportunities that exist when placing products in films.
Website development
This information sheet covers the most important issues that a person should consider and possibly address in a contract when engaging a website developer to create a website.