Music Copyright Australia

Music copyright in Australia grants creators exclusive rights over their original musical works and recordings, allowing them to control how their music is used, reproduced, performed, or distributed. Organizations like APRA AMCOS help manage these rights by collecting license fees from users (such as radio stations, streaming services, and venues) and distributing royalties to creators. Copyright lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years, after which the work enters the public domain. This system encourages artists to produce new music by protecting their intellectual property and ensuring they are compensated for their work.