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- Creative rightsI want to understand what my rights are as an artist and what I can do to stand up for them.
- Contracts or agreementsI have been given a contract or need to create one for my arts practice.
- Business and governanceI want to understand more about insurance, employment, trade marks, tax or governance.
- Rip-offs or infringementsSomeone has stolen my work, owes me money, broken a contract or has accused me of doing the wrong thing.
- Getting permissionI’m working with other people, their work or stories and I want to understand my responsibilities so I don’t end up in trouble.

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- ContractsFind the right template to get started or information about using contracts
- Copyright and moral rightsProtect work you’ve made and stop others from using it in ways you don’t like.
- Design and patentsDesigners can register or patent their works to stop people copying their work.
- Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)Indigenous artists and communities have special rights over their culture and stories.
- ConfidentialityWhat to do when when sensitive information needs to be shared between two parties.
- Trade marks, business names and reputationHow to protect your business and brand.
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- Contract templatesFind the right template to get started or information about using contracts
- Understanding my contractI have a contract and I’d like it reviewed by a lawyer
What help do you need with business and governance?

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What help do you need with business and governance?*
- Business structures, governance and taxWhat you need to know about running an arts business or making money from your work.
- Trade marks, business names and reputationHow to protect your business and brand.
- Insurance & liabilityIf you exhibit art, host events or employ people you may need to have insurance.
- EmploymentWhat you need to know if you employ other people or you work for an organisation as part of your arts practice.
- ContractsFind the right template to get started or information about using contracts
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What help do you need with rip-offs and infringements?*
- Copyright and moral rightsProtect work you’ve made and stop others from using it in ways you don’t like.
- Mediation and dispute resolutionDevelop possible settlement options, and to negotiate a resolution which is acceptable to everyone.
- DebtWhat to do if someone owes you money or you cannot pay someone
- ContractsFind the right template to get started or information about using contracts.
What help do you need with getting permission?

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What help do you need with getting permission?*
- DefamationProtect work you’ve made and stop others from using it in ways you don’t like.
- Privacy and image rightsLearn about the various rights an individual holds in their own persona.
- Copyright and moral rightsProtect work you’ve made and stop others from using it in ways you don’t like.
- ContractsFind the right template to get started or information about using contracts.
- Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)Indigenous artists and communities have special rights over their culture and stories.

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The Arts Law Centre of Australia acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and 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, their heritage and cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.

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