Monopolising Creativity
The bread and butter of songwriting basics is four chords and the truth. And if you're…
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Plan “S”
The pandemic has again highlighted problems associated with licensing academic research and publications for open access.…
Can Employing Aboriginal Artists be Problematic?
In the wake of NAIDOC week, many of us want to show support to first nations…
Why We Need The “Right to Repair” Our Stuff
What do you do if your phone, tablet or laptop breaks? Have you ever tried to…
Free the Flag! Why is the Aboriginal Flag Privately-Owned?
Every year the AFL dedicates one match to celebrate Indigenous players and communities however this was…
Memes: Can You Be Funny Without Breaking The Law?
Meme culture has long been enrooted in our use of social media. Designed for a bit…
Creative Commons and Australian Copyright (Part 2)
Creative Commons, or CC, is an emerging paradigm “devoted to expanding creative works so others can…
Article 13 and Australian Copyright (Part 1)
Earlier this year, the European Union moved to pass a divisive Article 13, which restricts social…
Fortnite Accused of Stealing YouTuber Jacksfilms’ Deep Dab
The developers of Fortnite have come under fire after popular YouTuber Jacksfilms accused them of stealing…
Village Roadshow Lobbies For Tighter Controls
Media giant Village Roadshow have donated over 6 million dollars to the major Australian political parties…
The End of The Online Creatives?
The news about the European Union voting in favour for the new reforms of the Copyright…
Cory Bernardi Sparks Copyright Dispute
Senator Cory Bernardi has faced a massive backlash from Australian musicians for featuring their songs on…