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Copyright: An overview

Provides an overview on how Copyright applies in higher education, including Creative Commons and Open Access.

How long does copyright protection last?

The period of protection varies depending on the type of material, its country of origin, and when it was made.

From 1st January 2005 protection periods have also been affected by the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement.

For more information please see the following Australian Copyright Council Information sheet:​