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The kind and extent of exceptions and limitations to copyright monopolies are major focus of copyright reform discussion worldwide. The debate is often portrayed as pitting the interests of creators against users. Australian copyright law features narrow and limited exceptions. Australian creators benefit from copyright monopolies; but do they suffer any costs for lack of flexible exceptions? A national survey of creators showed that they experience significant costs in time and money in making work; avoid or abandon projects because of copyright problems; and avoid developing ideas for projects that involve use of third-party copyrighted materials. These costs have previously been uncalculated and not included in national policy debate. The results provide information not only for the Australian context but for copyright policy discussion internationally.
Patricia A. Aufderheide, American U
Kylie Pappalardo, Queensland U of Technology
Nicolas Suzor, Queensland U of Technology
Jessica Stevens, Queensland U of Technology