Legal & Copyright

Wills & Copyright

This Australian Copyright Council fact sheet gives an overview of copyright law and wills and estates law (the laws relating to inheritance or succession). It outlines how copyright is dealt with after a creator's death. This fact sheet may also be useful if you want to get permission to use copyright material when a copyright owner has died.

Copyright Q&As for Teachers: Copying, adapting and sharing text and images

This Q&A sheet from Australian Copyright Council outlines what teachers can do with text and images in support of their classroom work and preparation.

Artificial Intelligence & Copyright

This Australian Copyright Council fact sheet considers copyright in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) and computer-generated works.

Aboriginal Flag & Copyright

This Australian Copyright Council fact sheet discusses copyright in the context of the specific artwork/design that is embodied in the Australian Aboriginal Flag.

Dispute Checklist

Whether the result of a misunderstanding, or a refusal to respect your rights, disputes can be a stressful time. For our Members, NAVA is always here to help.

​Etiquette for using images on social media

Whether you’re an artist, audience member or organisation, NAVA recommends best practice when posting images of artists’ works on social media.

Dispute Resolution

A guide to dispute resolution published by the Attorney General's department of the Australian Government.

What you need to know about artists' rights in organisations

This guide provides information on moral rights and copyright law for organisations working with artists.

Who owns the copyright in a photograph?

This factsheet outlines copyright issues surrounding photographs of artwork.

Crafts Practitioners & Copyright

Information sheets provided by Australian Copyright Council.

Photographers & Copyright

Information sheets provided by Australian Copyright Council.

Artists & Copyright

Information sheets provided by Australian Copyright Council.

Debt Recovery - Letter of Demand Template

Template letter provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Copyright Infringement - Letter of Demand Template

Template letter provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Moral Rights Infringement - Letter of Demand Template

Template letter provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Protecting Your Ideas

Information sheet provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Photographer's Model Release Template

Sample agreement provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Image Reproduction Licence Template for Merchandise

Sample agreement provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Copyright Licensing Agreement Template

Sample agreement provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Copyright and Social Media

What you need to know about copyright when posting your images on social media.

Trade marks

This factsheet guides you through written trade marks.

Patents

This factsheet takes you through the Patents Act and how it applies to you.

Designs Act

This factsheet takes you through the Designs Act 2003.

Intellectual Property

This factsheet takes you through the ins and outs of intellectual property rights.

Moral Rights

This factsheet outlines artists moral rights legislation.

Copyright Basics

This factsheet discusses the ins and outs of copyright law.

Licensing Copyright

This factsheet takes you through your options for licensing your copyright.

Resale Royalty

Find out the facts on Australia's Resale Royalty scheme.