Can You Write a Wrong? Copyright in Australia

Cathie Sherwood
Dec 5, 2023
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About this webinar

Knowing what we can freely use, without permission, in our family histories ensures that we are not infringing on the rights of others. For example, did you know that if you watch your grandmother make her secret pasta sauce, writing down the ingredients and methods she used, you have created your own 'literary work' which is now protected by copyright? (Just don't tell Granny!) How then does copyright law apply to published and unpublished works? What is fair use and moral rights? Can a distant cousin use information in her family book that I have researched? This presentation will examine those aspects of Australia’s copyright law which apply to family historians and discusses ways we can comply with the law.

About the speaker

Passionate about history and addicted to family history, Cathie has been researching her Irish, English and Scottish ancestors for over forty years. She was a university lecturer in digital technology...
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  1. TS
    Tricia Smout
    2 years ago

    What a brilliant presentation .... so comprehensive, and so clearly explained. Thank you so much Cathie.

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  2. GA
    Gail Albert
    2 years ago

    Great webinar, Cathie. Australian Copyright information has never been so straight forward.

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  3. AC
    Ailsa Corlett
    2 years ago

    Excellent information as usual from Cathie. So much I was not aware of regarding the copyright and just what we can and cannot do. Great slides very easy to understand and where to go to check out this information.

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  4. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    Really very, very good speaker and webinar. Copyright is still confusing much of the time, but it is a topic that should be addressed more often. Especially so, since each country has their own rules, and it can be hard to understand if you are breaking copyright law.

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  5. LP
    Leanne Prescott
    2 years ago

    Cathie Sherwood's credentials are amazing. The topic was well researched and presented in an easy way to understand. Her syllabus is fantastic and a great reference to fall back on - I will be looking at more of her presentations to add to my research knowledge. Thank you so much for this Webinar.

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  6. RM
    Rosilyn Matthews
    2 years ago

    Very informative webinar. I now feel more enabled regarding copyright issues. The webinar was very clearly presented and I am pleased that I have a Webinar membership so that I can watch it again at any time if I need to clarify any points.

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  7. KL
    Kristy Love
    2 years ago

    Cathie's webinars are always highly informative and well-presented. Highly recommended!

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  8. DC
    Denise Cole
    2 years ago

    Very informative and easy to understand and follow. Important information for family researchers to be aware of in Australia.

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