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While we do a lot of work for our members and copyright licensing, we still get asked "Who is Copyright Agency"? So here's a brief overview about us, our purpose, our mission and our vision.
Visit our website to learn more about us: buff.ly/2qjQlZc
For artwork in architecture, licensing helps define approved use, format, documentation, promotion and attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
A licence for merchandise and homewares should avoid vague terms and clearly list approved products, uses, timeframe and attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
Artwork used in merchandise branding should have clear terms for products, packaging, campaign use and artist credit. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
Vale Blanche d’Alpuget.
We are saddened by the passing of acclaimed Australian author Blanche d’Alpuget, a valued Copyright Agency author member and former Board member.
We extend our condolences to her family, friends and the literary community.
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Reading Australia joined Australia Reads at Parliament House in Canberra, where MPs, Senators, authors and sector leaders came together to support Australia as a reading nation.
Proud to be part of the conversation to get more Australians reading. 📚
Photo credit: Ben Appleton
A wonderful afternoon at UNSW Galleries for our CAP Members Preview of *Heather B. Swann: The Forests of Symbols*.
The exhibition is extraordinary in person. Visit UNSW Galleries, Paddington, from 3 September to 22 November 2026.
#HeatherBSwann #UNSWGalleries
Artwork on exhibition signage should be licensed clearly, from labels and wall text to banners, wayfinding and digital displays. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
Copyright Agency staff stepped out in Hyde Park for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s Legs for Literacy campaign. 👟📚
We’ve raised $4,050 to help First Nations children access stories that reflect their culture, language and identity.
Donate: buff.ly/061zbKY
📚 LitUp is back and growing in 2027!
31 communities across NSW and Queensland will host 100+ events connecting readers with Australian authors and illustrators.
Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund is proud to continue supporting @AustraliaReads and LitUp. 📖
#LitUp
A strong homewares licence sets clear terms for product use, packaging, marketing, sales territory and attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
Best practice fashion licensing covers agreed products, approvals, campaign imagery, attribution, territory and term. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
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Yohana Resort collection featuring Bugai Whyoulter’s artwork
We’re pleased to support Alex Creece's project 'Australian poetry in the international UNESCO landscape' through Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.
Photo by Brendan Bonsack.
#PublishingFellowship #AustralianPublishing #CulturalFund
Best practice licensing for merchandise and homewares clearly identifies products, quantities, sales channels, term and artist credit. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
Does your agency have permission to use the content it shares every day?
A Copyright Licence helps agencies use copyright-protected content responsibly while supporting creators and publishers.
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Congratulations to Omar Musa, winner of the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award for Fierceland! 🎉📚
Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund has proudly supported the Award since 2004, including $5,000 for each shortlisted author.
We’re pleased to support Alisa Ahmed's project 'First Nations editorial fellowship with Magabala Books' through Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.
#PublishingFellowship #AustralianPublishing #CulturalFund
Homewares licensing should confirm approved products, production quantity, sales channels, term and artist credit. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw
We’re pleased to support Olivia Whenman's project 'Researching a trauma-informed best practice framework for audiobook publishing' through Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.
Photo by Celeste Whenman.
#PublishingFellowship #AustralianPublishing #CulturalFund
Our Visual Arts team will be at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) from 6 to 9 August.
Come and say hello to learn more about visual arts licensing opportunities and how Copyright Agency supports artists and rightsholders.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best practice placemaking licensing confirms where and how artwork will be used, for how long and with what attribution. Learn more about visual arts licensing: buff.ly/vV9MFLw

































