Simplification of the Copyright Act 1968. Part 1, Exceptions to the exclusive rights of copyright owners /

Examines how to simplify the various provisions and schemes in the Copyright Act that provide exceptions to the exclusive rights that make up copyright. It addresses the important 'fair dealing' exception and proposes a simple model which balances the rights and needs of copyright owners a...

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Corporate Author: Australia. Copyright Law Review Committee
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Canberra?] : The Committee, 1998.
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Summary:Examines how to simplify the various provisions and schemes in the Copyright Act that provide exceptions to the exclusive rights that make up copyright. It addresses the important 'fair dealing' exception and proposes a simple model which balances the rights and needs of copyright owners and users, builds upon existing jurisprudence and is in line with Australia's international obligations. The report also considers a variety of other exception, including copying by libraries and archives, and the statutory licences for use by educational institutitons and people with disabilities.
Item Description:"September 1998."
Physical Description:xii, 259 p. ; 25 cm.
ISBN:0642209553