All
document downloads on this site are in Adobe Acrobat PDF
format - if you do not already have this software on your
computer, you can download a free copy of Acrobat Reader from
Adobe's website.
"The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Established in 1948, the association is an advocate for all Australian publishers."
Site Highlights...
The Links page: quick access to over fifty Australian publishers, heaps of writers resources (writing groups and fellowships) and useful general links.
APRA is the Australasian Performing Rights Association. It was the first copyright collecting society set up in Australia and now represents over 30,000 music writer and publisher members.
Site Highlights...
The print music hire library list (in resources), performance technicalities explained, and a brilliant list of Christmas Carols and their copyright status.
The Australian Copyright Council is an "independent non-profit organisation" that provides advice and advocacy on copyright issues. There's a wealth of copyright-related info on the site, with downloads in convenient PDF format.
Site Highlights...
The PDF downloads, including an introduction to copyright in Australia, copyright in musicals,
CAL is the Australian Copyright Agency Ltd. Its role is to "provide a bridge between creators and users of copyright material. CAL represents authors … and publishers as their non-exclusive agent to license the copying of their works to the general community."
Site Highlights...
Schools Introduction to Copyright, Societies and Sampling … easy to follow information on copyright
his is a Maverick
links category page. 
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