Arts Law provides legal advice and information on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business structures, defamation, insurance, employment and taxation to artists and arts organisations across all art forms. If they are unable to help you, Arts Law provide a referral service to recommend a suitably qualified lawyer.

www.artslaw.com.au

The Australian Copyright Council publishes over 80 information sheets on their website concerning a range of copyright matters. The Council may be able to provide information about issues raised in an enquiry, if you’ve read the relevant information on their website and were unable to find an answer.

www.copyright.org.au

The ASA is an organisation geared for writers. They’re able to provide an array of advice from services to trust to how to manage publishing contracts. Their website is packed full of helpful information. Becoming an ASA member has many benefits for authors.

www.asauthors.org

Set up by the Australian Society of Authors, Authors Legal is a non-profit law firm providing specialised and low-cost advice to Australian authors and illustrators. You will need to be a member of the ASA to utilise this service.

www.authorslegal.org

The Australian Writers’ Guild represents writers for film, television, radio, stage and multimedia. It gives free contract and other legal advice to members.

www.awg.com.au

The Australia Council is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment, development and advisory body.

www.australiacouncil.gov.au

Alex is a publishing consultant and literary agent who offers commercial contract advice to authors and publishers, including for print, digital, film and self-publishing contracts.

www.alexadsett.com.au

The Australian Writer’s Marketplace is a comprehensive online database of Australian writing and publishing contacts.

www.writersmarketplace.com.au

First Nations Australia Writers Network is the peak body for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander writers, poets and storytellers, advocating and lobbying on their behalf, supporting ongoing development opportunities, in order to sustain and enhance First Nations Australia writing and storytelling.

www.fnawn.com.au

The Australian Literary Agents’ Association (ALAA) was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence and a point of contact for Australian literary agencies and their staff. The ALAA currently has 17 members who, through adhering to their Code of Practice, they are committed to providing the best and fairest representation for Australian authors.

www.austlitagentsassoc.com

Illustrators Australia is a not-for-profit peer support network for hundreds of professional and emerging illustrators across the country, including many of Australia’s best known and most loved. Illustrators Australia has an extensive ‘Find an illustrator’ database.

www.illustratorsaustralia.com

ACT Writers Centre

NT Writers' Centre

Writing NSW

Queensland Writers' Centre

SA Writers' Centre

TAS Writers' Centre

Varuna, The Writers' House

Writers Victoria

writingWA

The Wheeler Centre