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Arts Law is the only national community legal centre for the arts in Australia. Your donation helps us empower artists:

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  1. 12 hours ago

    Tune in to The Point on at 8:30pm tonight for an interview with , Arts Law CEO, on fake Indigenous art and the campaign.

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    Apr 2

    The Indigenous souvenir trade is expected to boom as 1.5 million overseas tourists arrive for the Can you tell which boomerang is not made in Australia?

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  3. Apr 3

    Great guide by ahead of the on how to spot inauthentic Aboriginal artwork.

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  4. Apr 2

    Lee Elsdon, Paralegal at Arts Law, was interviewed by about our Artists in the Black service. Lee discussed the campaign and the broader legal issues facing Indigenous artists across Australia. Listen to the full interview here:

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    Mar 28

    For I spoke to paralegal Lee Elsdon from about their Artists In The Black service & what legal rights Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists have regarding their art:

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  6. Mar 28

    Congratulations to Shariqa Mestroni who has been nominated as a finalist in the pro bono category for 30 Under 30! Shariqa is on our panel of pro bono lawyers and donates her time to support artists across Australia.

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  7. Mar 27

    What kind of business structure is right for your film production? This information sheet explains the advantages and disadvantages for filmmakers operating as a sole trader, a partnership, or a company.

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    Reps Inquiry: Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs - Growing presence of inauthentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 'style' art and craft products and merchandise for sale across Australia, 6th March 2018 transcript

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  9. Mar 26

    Lana Del Rey says her copyright dispute with Radiohead is over. '"Now that my lawsuit's over, I guess I can sing that song any time I want, right?"'

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  10. Mar 25

    Great to see more coverage of this important issue in the . 'It is a $200 million industry of fakery that is stripping local Indigenous artists of their culture, their artwork and their pride.'

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    The issue of inauthentic Aboriginal art has recently sparked inquiry hearings and gained widespread news coverage Australia-wide. But why is fake Aboriginal art so harmful? Learn more: image via

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    Mar 23

    raffle to raise $$ for Arts Law and the Artists in the Black program which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Get your tickets now!

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    Mar 24

    Great Initiative. Congratulations to all involved. Remote Indigenous artists open up own gallery to stop 'dodgy' art dealers via

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  14. Mar 22

    The ACCC has taken Federal Court action against Aboriginal art products wholesaler Birubi alleging it made misleading Indigenous art claims.

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    Mar 21
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    Mar 22

    To find out more about how artists can protect their intellectual property, listen back to our chat with from the . .

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  17. Mar 20

    Copyright only protects two types of subject-matters: works (artistic, literary, dramatic or musical works) and subject-matters other than works (films, sound recordings, broadcast and published editions).

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  18. Mar 20

    Don't miss an interesting discussion about film, television and the law with a brilliant panel tonight at . Doors open at 6:00pm, and the discussion kicks off at 7:00pm. Tickets available at the door. See you there!

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  19. Mar 19

    We're excited to announce that the talented has generously donated this never-before-seen etching, 'The Chaos of Men', to be raffled off as first prize in our fundraising raffle. Tickets are available here:

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  20. Mar 18

    'This is my mother’s country. I use to go fishing and camping here with my father and mother when I was little.' Enter our fundraising raffle for a chance to win 'Blue Billabong', by Gwenneth Blitner from Ngukurr Arts. Tickets are available here:

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