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Check for copyright exceptions

You can use copyright material without permission if an exception applies.

Copyright owners have exclusive rights to reproduce or publish their work, perform or present it in public, make it available online or send it via email, or make an adaptation of it (including a translation). Read the Australian Copyright Council's fact sheets: An Introduction to Copyright in Australia and Duration of Copyright for more info.

Exceptions make the material available for others to use and support activities like studying, creating satire and reporting news while still respecting the rights of creators. Check if any of the exceptions below cover the content you want to use.

Copyright exceptions

These exceptions don't apply to your content?

You might still be able to use it. Check if a licence applies, and if that doesn't work, ask the copyright owner for permission.

What can happen if you don't follow copyright law

If you use copyright material without permission, the owner can take legal action, ask you to remove the material, or seek financial compensation. The University can also take action against you (seen as a disciplinary matter).

Contact us

If you have any questions about copyright, please email copyright@federation.edu.au or call (03) 5327 9876.