The Queensland Government is entitled, under statutory licence, to use copyright materials for the services of the State. Payment for this use is determined by whole-of-Government arrangements with the relevant collecting societies, namely:
The Queensland Government also has a voluntary licence agreement with the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) for the performance of musical works
A new agreement covering both photocopying and digital use of print copyright works is currently being negotiated with CAL, while work on a remuneration agreement with Screenrights is expected to begin later this year, pending collation by Screenrights of the results of the survey of broadcast copying in all state and territory governments.
More detailed information for Queensland Government employees is available from the Queensland Government Chief Information Office GovNet site.
Last updated 08 August 2007