New Zealand introduces resale royalty bill for artists

On 13 May 2008, the New Zealand government introduced a bill to grant artists a royalty each time their work is resold via an intermediary such as an auction house or commercial gallery. The Australian government has previously promised to introduce similar legislation.

More:

• links to Bill, New Zealand government's media release, and discussion paper preceding the bill
• Australian government promises $1.5M to establish resale right for artists