Congratulations to Copyright Agency member Helen Garner on winning the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction for How to End a Story: Collected Diaries! This landmark achievement marks the first time a collection of diaries has received the award. Read more here:

Copyright Agency is delighted to sign a reciprocal agreement with the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) to strengthen support for creators across nations. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to protect and promote creative work worldwide.

A big shout out to Dženana Vucic our 2025 Frank Moorhouse Fellow for Young Writers! We wish her every success in developing her debut novel Palimpsest (working title). Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z Photo credit: Dženana Vucic by Leah Jing McIntosh

Congratulations to Julienne Van Loon, our 2025 Fellow for Non-Fiction Writing, to write Women of the Future: Six essays on world-leading scientists. Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z Photo credit: Julienne van Loon by Rachael Michelle

Huge congratulations to Julie Janson, Burruberongal woman of the Darug Aboriginal Nation, our 2025 Author Fellow! Julie will work on her historical novel, Deliverance and Fornication the third book in the trilogy. Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z Photo credit: Julie Janson by P Penfold

“On behalf of our 40,000 members, we applaud the Government’s leadership in supporting Australian writers, artists and publishers.” — Josephine Johnston, CEO, Copyright Agency Full statement: buff.ly/tleFoTO

As proud supporters of Australian creativity, Copyright Agency is excited to celebrate this nationwide initiative led by Creative Australia. AusArt Day is a powerful reminder of the vital role artists and arts organisations play in shaping our culture and community.

Congratulations to our member, David Brooks, for being awarded the 2025 Patrick White Literary Award – a richly deserved recognition of his profound contributions to Australian literature, contemporary poetry and environmental thought. Read more here:

We’re delighted to see Kirsty Murray receive the 2025 ASA Medal for her outstanding contribution to Australian literature. A former Copyright Agency Board Member, Kirsty continues to champion Australian writers. Read more here:

As part of the NSW Government’s Stories Matter, we’re proud to collaborate with Australia Reads and Writing Australia on LitUp — a live literature initiative that brings authors and illustrators into schools, libraries and communities across NSW. buff.ly/Xx7B3lW

We’re excited to partner with PICA to present Alana Hunt's A Deceptively Simple Need 💥 This exhibition is the 2025 CAP Commission, proudly supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund in collaboration with PICA. 👉 Learn more here: buff.ly/Y6KCh4y

We’re delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members recognised in major Australian and international literary awards. Congratulations to our members recognised for their outstanding contributions to Australian literature! More here: buff.ly/WsRgmRw

Excited to announce that Australian artist Heather B. Swann as the next recipient of the Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) Commission. Swann will present the $80,000 commission, The Forests of Symbols, at UNSW Galleries from 4 September to 22 November 2026. Learn more here: buff.ly/GKDQML8

Have you heard of Creative Workplaces website? It's a free national hub to support fair, safe & respectful workplaces across Australia’s creative industries. ✅ Pay, safety, behaviour ✅ Real-world examples ✅ Support pathways Check it out here: buff.ly/OsKAULN

Australia’s creative industries are at the frontline of the global battle to ensure AI is built on fair terms for creators. As our CEO, Josephine Johnston, told the Australian Financial Review, copyright must not be sacrificed in the rush to innovation. Read the full article: buff.ly/wAg0O3i

In our submission to the Productivity Commission, we rejected calls from big tech companies for a text and data mining (TDM) exception. We remain committed to protecting our members' rights and ensuring creators are fairly paid. More here: buff.ly/SB3UBf8

This year’s theme, Promoting literacy in the digital era, reminds us of the vital role reading plays in connecting communities, ideas, and opportunities. Through Reading Australia, we champion Australian stories and support educators empower the next generation of readers. #ILD

Copyright Agency is saddened by the announcement that Meanjin will cease publishing this December. Through our Cultural Fund, we have proudly supported Meanjin over many years. The closure of such an essential journal represents a great loss to the Australian literary sector.

It's Indigenous Literacy Day! Copyright Agency celebrated by hosting a Great Book Swap! 🌱📚 Staff brought along books to swap and made donations to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Funds will go towards gifting children new, culturally relevant books. #IndigenousLiteracyDay #GreatBookSwap

Giving gifts with visual art? 🎁 Make sure they’re licensed - it protects your business and supports the artist. 🎨 Learn more: buff.ly/JcX43eF Credit: Wesfarmers corporate gifts Wardal and Garnkiny © Mabel Juli Purnululu © Patrick Mung Mung Stony Country © Rammey Ramsay/Copyright Agency, 2021

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Copyright Agency CEO Josephine Johnston spoke on AI’s impact on creativity, culture & copyright at the "Creativity Reimagined" panel — joined by Travis C Rice, Rod Savage & Marie-Céline Merret Wirström, with Vinne S. guiding the discussion across law, journalism & film.

✨ Watch the 2025 WA Premier's Book Awards Ceremony online tomorrow 29 Aug, 6:30pm WST | 8:30pm AEST. Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund is proud to support the Daisy Utemorrah Award for Indigenous Junior & YA Fiction, sponsored by Magabala Books. 📺 buff.ly/6fRinXu

Art makes spaces iconic - but it must be licensed. If you’re adding visual art to architectural projects, support creators with the right permissions. 🏛️🎨 🔗 Explore how we can help: buff.ly/JcX43eF Credit: WA Medical Clinic – The Punkurunu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS)

Australia’s copyright law provides a strong, effective framework for innovation and Australia’s creative industries. Under the Copyright Act, using content requires permission and fair compensation.

Congratulations to the fantastic Copyright Agency members who have been shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards! Your extraordinary creativity and literary excellence are inspiring.

It's Australian School Library Day with the theme, All the Literacies. A well-resourced school library is at the heart of fostering reading literacy, a love of reading, and whole-school reading programs—but its impact goes far beyond the page. buff.ly/KTaPbx4

Ethical art use starts with licensing. We offer best practice agreements + support to protect you and the artist. 🎨 Lear more here: buff.ly/JcX43eF Credit: Josephine Baker and La Revue Negre – Lithographs of Le Tulmulte Noir in Paris 1927 © Paul Colin Courtesy of Common Hours

📸 Today on #WorldPhotographyDay, we celebrate photographers who capture reality and turn it into art. Through membership, Copyright Agency proudly supports and protects their creative work. ✨ #CopyrightMatters #SupportCreators

Copyright Agency is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with the Northern Territory Government that secures copyright royalties for the creators of surveying plans used in the Territory. More here: buff.ly/NeBU3g0

Do you work in the Australian book publishing industry? Are you a mid-career professional with a minimum of 5 years’ experience? In-house or freelance? You may be eligible to apply for a Publishing Fellowship! Click here for more information: buff.ly/XBxVvgi

DON'T MISS OUT! Applications are closing soon for this major opportunity for mid-career and established visual artists to work with UNSW Galleries to develop and present a new commission. Click here for more information: buff.ly/JVNVF5B Applications close 1pm (AEST) Monday 18 August 2025

Our Visual Arts Licensing team had a great time at DAAF🎨 We spoke about the Copyright Agency, Resale Royalty, and how to protect artwork from being used without permission. Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund also supported DAAF Public Programs & UNTOLD Darwin Wonderful to connect with the community!

Stolen Property: Big Tech’s Push to Mine Our Culture This town hall will discuss how AI LLMs have been built on the theft of the work of musicians, writers, journalists, & artists, as well as people's personal information. Register here: buff.ly/MgUVQWg

Copyright Agency has announced $650,000 in grants through its Cultural Fund to support Australian writers, visual artists and creative organisations. Read more here: buff.ly/k6F0yAb

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of David Dale, esteemed Copyright Agency member and Walkley Award-winning journalist. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.

🧪 Third-party content isn’t just cited — it’s transformed. 🔍 39% use GenAI to analyse, summarise, critique and review 🔧 29% refine external content directly But how many know if that’s legal? Learn more about our Copyright Licence for Businesses here: buff.ly/AcrsYZK #AIprompts #IPawareness

Copyright Agency welcomes the Government’s continued support for Australia’s world-leading copyright system. Read the full statement here:

For our ongoing series of critical essays supported by @copyright.com.au, Sam Elkin reviews Keio Yoshida’s new book PRIDE AND PREJUDICES. overland.org.au/2025/08/sing...

Four powerful artworks. One great cause. We licensed works by young First Nations artists for @Sportsgirl’s new $5 charity tote bags — raising funds for @headspace_aus 💚 More on the story here: buff.ly/6Z2HOCe #YouthMentalHealth #FirstNationsArt #CopyrightAgency

Last few weeks to apply for TWO Fellowships worth $80,000 each, for mid-career/established Australian writers. Apply before 1pm AEST 18 August. For more information, see 🔗 to check eligibility requirements and to apply online. #culturalfund buff.ly/i7t2onX

🛡️ 84% of GenAI users say risk and compliance are top concerns. But only 41% believe their workplace has strong governance. It’s time to close the policy gap before it opens a liability. Learn more about our Copyright Licence for Businesses here: buff.ly/AcrsYZK

Congratulations to Mohammed Massoud Morsi for winning the 2025 Dorothy Hewett Award for his unpublished manuscript The Hair of the Pigeon! 🎉 He’ll receive a $10,000 prize from the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund and a publishing contract with UWA Publishing. Coming 2026! 📖 #DHA2025

Great design deserves great ethics. License the artwork in your fashion collections and protect the creators behind the beauty. Learn more about ethical creative use: buff.ly/JcX43eF Credit: Linda Puna x Unreal Fur fashion range © Linda Puna/ Copyright Agency #EthicalFashion #ArtInDesign

Attention visual artists! Whether you're engaging with new tools or technology, or are concerned about misuse of your work, NAVA wants to hear from you. Take the AI & Visual Arts Practice Survey 2025: buff.ly/wibUKNj Artwork: Angie Abdilla, Creation Birds #1, 2024

❗️77% of GenAI users don’t understand the terms of use or licensing. That’s a massive risk when third-party material is involved. Education is critical. Copyright matters. Learn more about our Copyright Licence for Businesses here: buff.ly/AcrsYZK

🎤 We’re heading to the AI Government Showcase on 31 July! Catch our Head of Education & Government Licensing Sharon Maguchu as she explores how copyright awareness can supercharge responsible AI adoption across the public sector. Learn more about the showcase here: buff.ly/icLeOcJ

From sketch to stitch - if your fashion design includes visual art, license it first. Support the artists who inspire your brand. 👗🎨 Learn more about ethical creative use: buff.ly/JcX43eF Credit: Gorman x Mangkaja fashion collaboration Photograph courtesy of Gorman #ArtLicensing

Copyright Agency is delighted to extend this successful collaboration into 2028 creating opportunities to create new commissions for mid-career and established artists and present new work in partnership with UNSW Galleries, Edith Cowan University Art Gallery, ECU City and Gertrude Contemporary.

The recording of Miles Franklin Literary Awards Gleebooks Shortlist Authors Talk is now available! Tune in to hear Winnie Dunn, Julie Janson & Siang Lu in conversation about their shortlisted works & Australian literature today. Listen here: buff.ly/eaICZJ9 Photo: Dan Turner @gleebooks.bsky.social