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All Art Forms Information Sheets

Contracts: An Introduction written atop a pink, graphic background

Contracts: An Introduction

February 16, 2016

Contracts can be confusing to get your head around. This information sheet is an introduction...

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Legal Topics: Contracts

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Auspice Agreements written on a pink, graphic background

Auspice Agreements

October 27, 2015

‘Auspice’ means to provide support, sponsorship or guidance, and this Information Sheet explains Auspice Agreements....

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Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax

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Crowdfunding

March 31, 2015

Many musicians, film makers and other artists use crowdfunding platforms to fund their projects. This...

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Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Confidentiality, Copyright & moral rights

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Social Media for Artists written atop a pink, graphic background

Social Media for Artists

October 1, 2013

This information sheet addresses the legal issues that can arise for artists using social media...

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Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights, Defamation

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Freedom of Expression written atop a pink, graphic background

Freedom of expression

September 18, 2013

The Australian Constitution does not expressly protect the freedom of expression and there are also...

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Legal Topics: Classification, Defamation

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Moral Rights written atop a pink, graphic background

Moral rights

November 13, 2012

Moral rights protect the personal relationship between a creator and their work even if the...

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Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

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Protecting Business Names, Trade Marks and Domain Names

November 1, 2012

This information sheet provides an overview on professional names, including the steps you can take...

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Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Trade marks, business names & reputation

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Creative Commons written atop a pink, graphic background

Creative Commons

May 12, 2011

Creative Commons is a non-profit organisation which provides a set of free, generic licences which...

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Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Copyright written atop a pink, graphic background

Copyright

December 10, 2010

Copyright provides a way for artists to protect and monetise their creativity. Knowing how to...

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Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

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Superannuation and Contract for Services written atop a pink, graphic background

Superannuation and contract for services

November 23, 2010

This information sheet provides a summary of, and guide to, the superannuation guarantee charge, including...

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Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Employment

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Children in the creative process (WA)

November 23, 2010

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in Western Australia should...

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Legal Topics: Employment

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Children in the creative process (VIC)

November 23, 2010

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations in Victoria should consider...

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Legal Topics: Employment

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Read more about Children in the creative process (VIC)
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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.