Film directors’ copyright

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Australian Copyright Council — Subscriber Information Services
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The Copyright Amendment (Film Directors¹ Rights) Bill 2005 was passed by the House of Representatives on 13 September 2005 and by the Senate on 13 October 2005. The substantive provisions of the Bill will commence six months from the date of Royal Assent, which has yet to occur. The Bill formally gives film directors a share in the copyright in their films in some limited circumstances. However, their exercise of the copyright is limited to a right to receive a share of any retransmission licence fees.

For information on the Bill, go to http://www.aph.gov.au/bills/index.htm
(click on ³Current Bills by Title², then scroll down).

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From Australian Copyright Council
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