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Arts Law Centre of Australia
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.
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Australian Copyright Council
The Australian Copyright Council is Australia’s leading copyright expert. They exist to help creators and consumers of copyright material, understand the benefits and responsibilities of copyright.
They provide easily accessible and affordable practical, user-friendly information, legal advice, education and forums on Australian copyright law for content creators and consumers.
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The Copyright Agency
The Copyright Agency is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that has been working with creators for over 50 years. They aim to promote and protect a sustainable future for Australian authors, publishers and artists.
They serve and connect creators and users by providing licences and solutions that deliver fair compensation and support the evolving needs of users.
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Australian Society of Authors (ASA)
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.
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Authors Legal
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.
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Australian Writers Guild
The Australian Writers’ Guild represents writers for film, television, radio, stage and multimedia. It gives free contract and other legal advice to members.
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Australia Council for the Arts
The Australia Council is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment, development and advisory body.
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The Australian Writer’s Marketplace
The Australian Writer’s Marketplace is a comprehensive online database of Australian writing and publishing contacts.
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First Nations Australia Writers Network
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.
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Australian Literary Agents Association (ALAA)
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.
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Illustrators Australia
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.
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Australian Society of Authors - Style File
The ASA has popped together a helpful listing of book illustrators.
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Writers Centres
Marion
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The Australian Writer
A good source of information for Australian writers about competitions, publishers etc.