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Case Studies

Licensing work by Jennifer Wurrkidj of Bábbarra Women’s Centre for SBS Tour De France coverage

August 24, 2020

In May 2019, Arts Law visited Bábbarra Women’s Centre, an Art Centre that operates within...

Art Forms Design, Fashion

Legal Topics: Contracts, Designs & patents, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Case Study

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Emerging Indigenous writer, Lystra Rose signs a publishing contract for her first book

July 23, 2020

Lystra Rose is an emerging Indigenous writer based in Queensland. In 2018, Lystra was awarded...

Art Forms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & Knowledge, Writing

Legal Topics: Contracts, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Emerging Indigenous writer, Lystra Rose signs a publishing contract for her first book

Helping artist Shannon Shaw negotiate a better contract

July 23, 2020

Shannon Shaw is an Indigenous Artist from Cairns who contacted Arts Law to receive advice about...

Art Forms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & Knowledge, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Contracts, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Helping artist Shannon Shaw negotiate a better contract

Fair terms for writing competitions – Arts Law helps the Australasian Association of Writing Programs

July 7, 2020

As part of Arts Law’s advocacy work, we regularly review the terms and conditions of...

Art Forms Writing

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Fair terms for writing competitions – Arts Law helps the Australasian Association of Writing Programs
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Helping arts centre, Artists of Ampilatwatja, navigate their international consignments

June 23, 2020

The Artists of Ampilatwatja community Art Centre was established in 1999 and is located near...

Art Forms Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Contracts, Insurance & liability

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Helping arts centre, Artists of Ampilatwatja, navigate their international consignments

What does your publishing contract say about acting independently with your book? Advising author Mohammed Massoud Morsi

June 23, 2020

Author Mohammed Massoud Morsi’s book “The Palace of Angels” was published in September 2019 by...

Art Forms Writing

Legal Topics: Contracts

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about What does your publishing contract say about acting independently with your book? Advising author Mohammed Massoud Morsi

Helping Aunty Lola Greeno protect her rights in her water-carriers

April 9, 2020

Aunty Lola Greeno contacted Arts Law for advice regarding an agreement with the Queensland Art...

Art Forms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & Knowledge, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Contracts, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Helping Aunty Lola Greeno protect her rights in her water-carriers

Electronic Musician/Producer Adam Bozzetto Signs with Universal Music

April 3, 2020

Adam had concerns about whether the contract he was given was fair and he was...

Art Forms Music

Legal Topics: Contracts

Post Type: Case Study

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Chris Taylor, cartoonist, successfully negotiates with pharmaceutical company for use of his characters

February 21, 2020

Chris Taylor, a cartoonist with over 15 years experience working for a national newspaper and book illustrator, has...

Art Forms Design, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Chris Taylor, cartoonist, successfully negotiates with pharmaceutical company for use of his characters

A writer has an extraordinary family history – what legal issues might arise when writing a literary work based on truth?

February 21, 2020

Andy Mia Kranz has an extraordinary family history. Andy, who has self-published her book, came...

Art Forms Writing

Legal Topics: Defamation, Privacy & image rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about A writer has an extraordinary family history – what legal issues might arise when writing a literary work based on truth?

Abdul Abdullah’s work labelled “offensive” and removed from exhibition – how does the artist respond?

December 9, 2019

Abdul Abdullah’s work explores the experience of “the other” in Australian society and often engages...

Art Forms Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Classification, Contracts, Mediation & dispute resolution

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Abdul Abdullah’s work labelled “offensive” and removed from exhibition – how does the artist respond?

How to stop an overseas business from selling unauthorised copies of your art online.

November 5, 2019

Arts Law recently advised a successful Australian Artist after she discovered that her work was...

Art Forms All Art Forms

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about How to stop an overseas business from selling unauthorised copies of your art online.
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The Arts Law Centre of Australia acknowledges all Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continuing connection to land, place, waters and community.

We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders both past and present.