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Auspice Agreements

October 27, 2015

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

Art Forms All Art Forms

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...

Art Forms All Art Forms

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

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Will for Visual Artists

February 5, 2015

​Artists who make a will can decide how their assets, including their art and their...

Art Forms Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Wills & estates

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Musicians and composers: useful resources

January 29, 2015

This information sheet lists resources, including sample agreements, which musicians, composers, songwriters and bands may...

Art Forms Music

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

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Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission

October 10, 2014

This information sheet provides an overview of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and some...

Art Forms Community Arts & Festivals

Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Music Copyright and Publishing for Bands and Musicians

September 16, 2014

Composers, lyricists, independent recording artists and bands that own the copyright in their music can...

Art Forms Music

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

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Computer Game Design and Development

January 22, 2014

Creating games raises a myriad of legal issues. Learn how to protect rights and when...

Art Forms Games

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

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Social Media for Artists

October 1, 2013

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

Art Forms All Art Forms

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights, Defamation

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Freedom of expression

September 18, 2013

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

Art Forms All Art Forms

Legal Topics: Classification, Defamation

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New Media – Issues for creators working across multiple platforms

August 26, 2013

This information sheet addresses the legal issues that can arise for artists, and especially filmmakers,...

Art Forms Film & Screen, Games

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

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Computer Games – legal issues for creative designers

June 11, 2013

This information sheet addresses legal issues that can arise when creating computer games, including the...

Art Forms Games

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Film Financing

February 27, 2013

A number of funding options exist for film makers, including the “Producer Offset”/ “Producer Rebate”...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Contracts

Post Type: Information Sheet

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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.