Film directors' copyright bill passed

The Copyright Amendment (Film Directors’ Rights) Bill 2005 was passed by the House of Representatives on 13 September 2005 and by the Senate on 13 October 2005. The substantive provisions of the Bill will commence six months from the date of Royal Assent, which has yet to occur. The Bill formally gives film directors a share in the copyright in their films in some limited circumstances. However, their exercise of the copyright is limited to a right to receive a share of any retransmission licence fees.

For information on the Bill, click here, then click on 'Current Bills by Title', and scroll down.