Statutory licensing

Rights in artistic works are also licensed collectively under statutory schemes which are set up under law. Viscopy participates in two statutory licensing schemes in Australia:

• Photocopying of books, magazines and newspapers in educational institutions, companies & public sector organisations. This scheme is operated by Copyright Agency Limited.
• Copying of broadcasts (mainly television) for use as educational resources in schools, colleges and universities. This scheme is operated by Screenrights.

Viscopy negotiates a share of the royalties generated from these schemes on behalf of visual artists.