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Where to get permission for images
May 2009
This information is for general guidance only; it is not legal advice.
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See also:- Artists, designers & photographers copyright resources
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| images licensed by Viscopy | Viscopy, a non-profit copyright collecting society, licenses the works of many Australian and foreign artists. | |
| images licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency | Aboriginal Artists Agency (AAA) licenses the works of some Indigenous artists. | Aboriginal Artists Agency |
| Artworks in galleries and museum | If the work is held in an art gallery or museum, the gallery or museum may be able to authorise its use or be able to help you to contact the rights owner. The fact that organisations or people own physical items does not necessarily mean that they also own copyright in those items. | |
| Images published in books and magazines | If an artistic work has been published (for example, as an illustration in a book or magazine), the publisher may be able to grant permission or direct you to the copyright owner. | |
| Cartoons, TV and animated characters | If the cartoon or animation has been published, contact the publisher. | |
| images licensed by merchandising organisations | Some cartoon characters, such as Disney characters, are licensed by merchandising organisations or agents. |
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| Flags and State and Territory emblems | Flags are generally protected by copyright, and in some cases by other areas of law. Generally, you can find out about State or Territory flags, emblems and protocols by going to the website of the relevant government and following links to (or by searching for) words like “protocol”, “flag” or “emblem”. Contact the person or department named if you need permission. |
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| Aboriginal Flag | Copyright is owned by Mr Harold Thomas, PO Box 41807, Casuarina NT 0810. | NAIDOC Aboriginal Flag webpage |
| Australian currency | Copying money is affected by provisions in the Crimes Act as well as the Copyright Act. | Reserve Bank website: Reproducing Banknotes webpage |
| Images on the internet | If you want to use artworks from the internet, you will need to see if anything on the website tells you what you can use the artworks for, and whether the terms and conditions of use (often found by clicking a link to “Copyright”) cover your needs. If you are uncertain about whether the statement or licence grants permission for the uses you want, or if the statement or licence clearly does not allow you to use the material in the ways you want, it is generally a good idea to contact the relevant copyright owner. The webmaster of the website who may be able to grant permission or direct you to the copyright owner. | Internet: copying and downloading |
| Images on a CD-ROM | If you want to use artworks acquired under licence (such as a CD-ROM of clipart) you will need to check whether the terms and conditions of the licence agreement allow you to use the material in the ways you want. If you are uncertain about whether the statement or licence grants permission for the uses you want, or if the statement or licence clearly does not allow you to use the material in the ways you want, it is generally a good idea to contact the relevant copyright owner. You could contact the publisher of the CD-ROM. | Internet: copying and downloading |
| Works by Australian craftworkers | Craft Australia has a database of Australian craft workers | Craft Australia |
| Works by Australian artists | National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) has a database of visual artists practising in Australia | NAVA |