Copyright Act 1968 — record-keeping for orphan works
From January 2023 — diligent search + record-keeping needed for orphan works defence.
Who must comply
Anyone reproducing copyrighted works; cultural + educational institutions; AI training data builders.
What triggers it
Use of unidentifiable copyrighted work.
When due
Continuous record-keeping; defence-time documentation.
Evidence required
Diligent search records + attribution + acknowledgment.
Max penalty
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Summary
Copyright Amendment (Disability Access and Other Measures) Act 2017 + Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Act 2023. Orphan works defence requires reasonable search + record-keeping. Educational + cultural institution exceptions.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/copyright. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.