The Copyright Advisory Group ensures co-ordination and co-operation between the states and territories in relation to copyright as a national issue. The CAG is supported by the National Copyright Unit (NCU) which is based in Sydney and consists of the National Copyright Director, National Copyright Manager, National Copyright Officer and Executive Assistant.
Its primary responsibilities include:
negotiating statutory and voluntary licences with copyright collecting societies on behalf of schools and TAFE
liaising with other education sectors and industry bodies on copyright policy issues
preparing submissions to Government inquiries on educational copyright issues
providing specialist copyright advice to jurisdictions on copyright issues affecting schools and TAFE
implementing Smart Copying initiatives including the National Education Access Licence for Schools (NEALS) designed to reduce the cost of copying within school
Timeframe and reporting arrangements
Membership
CAG members include government schools and the TAFE sector as well as most Catholic and independent schools in Australia. Under the Australian Constitution, copyright is a federal responsibility while education is managed by the states and territories.
Chair
Dr Evan Arthur Group Manager, School Teaching, Students and Digital Education Revolution Group Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Contact details
Write to:
Delia Brown National Copyright Director National Copyright Unit
