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The Copyright Aware website has compiled a summary of links to education authorities and also to external agencies with relevant information on a broader array of copyright concerns for schools.
State and Territory Schools Links
Government Schools ACT | NSW | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT Department of Education and Community Services publishes Copyright Guidelines for ACT Government Schools at the following address: http://www.decs.act.gov.au/policies/policies.htm
NSW
The NSW Department produces the following resources:
Guidelines for Copyright in Schools and TAFE NSW Institutes
http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/admiserv/copyrigh/word/guidline.doc
Copyright Amendment (Digital Amendment) Act 2000 Guidelines
http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/admiserv/copyrigh/word/digital.doc
Moral Rights
http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/admiserv/copyrigh/word/moral.doc
A Short Guide to Use of Internet Materials by TAFE NSW Institutes
http://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/admiserv/copyrigh/word/tafe.doc
Queensland
Education Queensland provides all state schools with guidelines for:
- complying with the legislative requirements of the Copyright Act 1968;
- the available licences that the department has for copying print material, sheet music and radio and television broadcasts as well as performances; and
- interlibrary copying and computer software.
This information is available at the following address:
http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/doem/legalleg/ll-04000/ll-04000.htm
Internet—Student Usage
A departmental policy document on students” use of public online services for teaching and learning purposes, covering services and staff matters. The address is:
http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/doem/commuman/cm-12000/cm-12000.htm
Staff Intranet, Internet and Electronic Mail Usage Policy
This policy document covers Education Queensland (EQ) officers use of the intranet, Internet and electronic mail (email). The address is: http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/doem/curristu/cs-12000/sections/preface.htm#foreword
TAFE Queensland
Access to TAFE related copyright information is available to staff through the TAFE intranet http://tafew3/
South Australia
Educational Copying & Communication of Copyright Work in Schools & Institutes
An overview of amendments to the Copyright Act focusing on changes to the statutory educational licences. The document is adapted from the MCEETYA Taskforce on Copyright Law’s Educational Institutions Internet Compliance Kit (January 2001) and MCEETYA Taskforce on Copyright Law and Minter Ellison’s Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000 (March 2001). This resource is designed for teaching staff and departmental officers. The web address for it is: http://www.dete.sa.gov.au/schlstaff/files/links/dagenda.pdf
Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000
A brief notice about amendments to the Copyright Act with access to electronic copies of the mandatory copyright notices. The document is adapted from the Educational Copying & Communication of Copyright Work in Schools & Institutes. Note please scroll down a longish way until you reach the section headed Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000. The resource is designed for teaching staff and departmental officers. It can be found at: http://www.schools.sa.gov.au/schlstaff/
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Department of Education publishes Copyright Guidelines for Tasmanian Government Schools and Colleges on its intranet for departmental staff. The address is: http://info.tased.edu.au/imb/irs/impolicy/copyright/guidelines/index.htm
Victoria
Copyright general
In Victoria the central reference site for copyright material is: http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm
Copyright—Electronic Use Chart
A single page chart, which shows the reproduction and communication amounts permitted by schools under the Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000. This resource is designed for teachers.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#CopyrightElectronicUseChart
Copyright—Hard copy Use Chart
A single page chart, which shows the copying, limits permitted by schools for works such as books, periodicals, anthologies and artworks. This resource is designed for teachers.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#CopyrightHardcopyUseChart
Copyright for Schools
A detailed guide to schools on the following copyright licences: the CAL licence, Screenrights licence, AMCOS licence, AMCOS/ARIA licence and the APRA licence. It also contains information on computer software, hiring videos, commercial videos and CD ROMs. This resource is designed for principals and staff.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#CopyrightforSchools
DE&T Computer Software Policy
A policy document for Victorian schools on computer software use, the keeping of a software register, legal limits, shrink/click licences etc. This resource is designed for principals, teachers and librarians.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#DEETComputerSoftwarePolicyOfficia
Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000
An overview of the Copyright Digital Amendments and schools rights and limitations resulting form the amendment to the Copyright Act 1968. This resource is designed for principals and teachers. http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#CopyrightAmendment
The Internet Compliance Kit—Using the Internet Legally
A substantial document prepared by the legal firm Minter Ellison, that provides general guidance on legal issues relevant to using the Internet, for example, creating a web page, privacy on the internet, emails/bulletin boards etc. This resource is designed for use by principals and teachers.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#TheInternetComplianceKit
A Guide to use of Internet Materials by Educational Institutions
A guide to using the Internet wisely by looking at copyright notices and using works that have express or implied licences to use them for educational purposes. This resource is designed for use by teachers and librarians.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#AGuidetouseofInternetMaterials
Copyright Notices—Requirements for Educational Institutions
The notices which, must legally be placed on photocopiers, computers, VCRs, and electronic works that are communicated under Part VB of the Act. This resource is designed for use by principals, all staff, IT teachers and librarians.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#CopyrightNotices
Getting Permission—letter template
A sample letter which teachers may use to obtain permission from website owners to use material on their website. This resource is designed for use by all teachers. This resource may be adapted for student use where necessary.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#GettingPermission
Guidelines on managing DE&T’s Copyright and Trademark Usage
A large document prepared by the legal firm Minter Ellison designed for use by staff who are creating copyright works. It discusses getting clearances, correct copyright notices, moral rights etc. For corporate staff and teachers who are creating IP for the Crown.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#Guidelinesonmanaging
Screenrights—copying from TV and radio—a summary of provisions
A succinct summary of the current Screenrights licence and what may be copied off-air. It also contains a copy of the notice, which must be attached to electronically communicate off-air works.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/copy2.htm#Screenrights\
Western Australia
Copyright policy
WA publishes its copyright policy for WA State schools and a range of other resources from various sources at the following web address: http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/regframe/Documents/DO01078623.pdf
Music Copyright for Schools
This AMCOS music booklet is reprinted on the Western Australia’s department website at:
http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/regframe/Documents/DO01078617.pdf
Additionally WA has copyright information on the Curriculm Materials Information Services (CMIS) website which includes:
An index page that provides links to the range of copyright information.
http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/cmis/eval/technology/usenet/index.htm
Information on intellectual property, moral rights and copyright
http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/cmis/eval/technology/usenet/use1.htm
Information on citing source material and issues of plagiarism.
http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/cmis/eval/technology/usenet/use11.htm
Catholic Schools
The key document is Copyright for schools, authored by Ian Baker, which summarises copyright provisions as they apply to schools in the Catholic jurisdiction. This document needs to be read in conjunction with the bulletins that are available from the same page. The resource is designed for principals, librarians, teachers, technicians and administrators. The resource is located at: http://www.cecnsw.catholic.edu.au/default3.asp?ID=52
Collecting Societies & Copyright Owner Organisations
Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)
Address: Locked Bag 3456, St Leonards, NSW, 2065
Telephone: (02) 9935 7700
Fax: (02) 9935 7709
Email: info@amcos.com.au
Website: http://www.amcos.com.au
Australian Performing Right Association (APRA)
Address: Locked Bag 3665, St Leonards, NSW, 2065
Telephone: (02) 9935 7900
Fax: (02) 9935 7999
Email: info@apra.com.au
Web address: www.apra.com.au
Copyright Agency Limited (CAL)
Address: Level 19/157 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Telephone: (02) 9394 7600
Fax: (02) 9394 7601
Email: info@copyright.com.au
Website: http://www.copyright.com.au
Christian Copyright Licensing Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd (CCLI)
Address: PO Box 6644, Baulkham Hills Business Centre, NSW, 2153
Telephone: (02) 9894 5386
Fax: (02) 9894 5701
Email: copyright@ccli.com.au
Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA)
Address: PO Box Q20 QVB, NSW, 1230
Telephone: (02) 9267 7877
Fax: (02) 9264 5589
Email: ppca@ppca.com.au
Website: http://www.ppca.com.au
Screenrights
Address: Level 3/ 156 Military Road, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
Telephone: (02) 9904 0133
Fax: (02) 9904 0498
Email: info@screen.org
Website: http://www.avcs.com.au
VISCOPY Limited
Address: Level 1, 72-80 Cooper Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
Telephone: (02) 9289 2844
Fax: (02) 9280 2855
Email: viscopy@zipworld.com.au
Copyright Information General
Australian Copyright Council (ACC)
An information and advocacy centre that seeks to promote effective and fair copyright law and practice. They produce a range of publications that are tailored to the needs of the school sector, run training programs, and offer regular updates on copyright issues.
Email: info@copyright.org.au
Website: http://www.copyright.org.au
Arts Law Centre of Australia
The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. It provides specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations.
Email: info@artslaw.com.au
Website: http://www.artslaw.com.au
SCALEplus
The legal information retrieval system owned by the Australian Attorney General’s Department. On this site you can access and search the Copyright Act and other government legislation.
Website: http://scaleplus.law.gov.au
IP Australia
IP Australia is a website that focuses on the suite of materials and protections that come under the banner of intellectual property. This site has numerous online resources that could be useful to teachers.
Website: http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/
Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.
A site containing information about intellectual property topics and issues currently relating to copyright law. They provide fact sheets, legislation, media releases and publications that cover intellectual property matters associated with both the information economy and Australia’s cultural industries.
Website: http://www.dcita.gov.au/ip
AGD’s E-news on Copyright
An e-newsletter produced by the Attorney General’s Department’s Copyright Law Branch to communicate news about Government copyright developments.
Website: http://www.ag.gov.au/publications/copyright_enews/
Copyright: A short guide
A guide, produced by the Attorney General’s department to cover general questions about copyright law frequently asked by ordinary people.
Website: http://www.ag.gov.au/publications/copyrightlawaust/index.html
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