Statutory Educational Licences
In Australia, copyright law permits educators to use third party copyrighted material for educational purposes without needing to seek permission from copyright owners.
There are many provisions under the Copyright Act 1968 allowing use of copyright material for educational purposes, and most are outlined in Part IV Division 4 of the Statutory Education Licence, under which Australian educators can copy and communicate certain copyright material for educational purposes, subject to a number of conditions.
Copying and communication of broadcasts (Screenrights)
The Statutory Education Licence allows Tabor staff to copy and communicate the entirety of any programs from TV or radio broadcasts for educational purposes, including films, news programs, current affairs programs, documentaries and commercials. In this provision, there are no limitations as regard to:
Tabor pays an annual licence fee to Screenrights, which administers the licence. Detailed terms of conditions under this licence are available at Screenrights Educational Licence.
The warning notice applies to this licence.
Reproducing and communicating works (Copyright Agency)
The Statutory Education Licence permits Tabor staff to make multiple copies of literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works, and published editions for educational purposes and also communicate those works to students.
Details about the amount to be copied and communicated under this licence are available at Types of Copyright Material.
An annual licence fee is paid by Tabor to Copyright Agency, which administers the Part VB licence.
The warning notice applies to this licence.