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Copyright Amendment Act 2026

Act No. 29 of 2026 · Assented 1 April 2026

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In brief

Amends the Copyright Act 1968, covering orphan works, remote learning, Copyright Tribunal appointments, listed archives, notifiable instruments, and the duration of Crown copyright.

Who's affected

  • Copyright owners and users
  • Schools, teachers and students
  • Archives and collecting societies
  • The Copyright Tribunal

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