Copyright

Everyone has obligations under Australian Copyright Law, whether you work, research or study at ACU. Copyright law can impact students, teachers and researchers in different ways. We’ve put together a guide to help you understand what copyright means for you.

Copyright basics

Copyright library

Understand what copyright is, what types of material are covered and who has rights over copyright material.

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Key terms and phrases

Get to know the copyright related terms and phrases you need to know.

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Information sheets

Read our information sheets for statutory and music licences.

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For students

Find out about Fair Dealing, Creative Commons, and using copyright material for your study.

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For teachers

Discover how to use different types of copyright material in your teaching, and your obligations under the law.

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For researchers

Learn how to use copyright material in your research and manage copyright when publishing.

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