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intellectual · In Force

Copyright Act 1957

2012: author royalty rights, DRM provisions, internet broadcasting statutory licence, moral rights. Life + 60 years term. Software protected as literary work. Fair dealing provisions.

Amended
2012
Ministry
Ministry of Education

Key provisions and changes

  • Life + 60 years term
  • DRM provisions (2012)
  • Author royalty rights
  • Internet broadcasting licence
  • Moral rights of authors