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Copyright Agency is saddened by the announcement that Meanjin will cease publishing this December. Through our Cultural Fund, we have proudly supported Meanjin over many years. The closure of such an essential journal represents a great loss to the Australian literary sector.

This year’s theme, Promoting literacy in the digital era, reminds us of the vital role reading plays in connecting communities, ideas, and opportunities. Through Reading Australia, we champion Australian stories and support educators empower the next generation of readers.

In our submission to the Productivity Commission, we rejected calls from big tech companies for a text and data mining (TDM) exception. We remain committed to protecting our members' rights and ensuring creators are fairly paid. More here: buff.ly/SB3UBf8

Australia’s creative industries are at the frontline of the global battle to ensure AI is built on fair terms for creators. As CEO, Josephine Johnston, told the Australian Financial Review, copyright must not be sacrificed in the rush to innovation. More: buff.ly/wAg0O3i

Have you heard of Creative Workplaces website? It's a free national hub to support fair, safe & respectful workplaces across Australia’s creative industries. ✅ Pay, safety, behaviour ✅ Real-world examples ✅ Support pathways Check it out here: buff.ly/OsKAULN

Congratulations!

Australian artist Heather B. Swann has been announced as the next recipient of the Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) Commission. Swann will present 'The Forests of Symbols' at UNSW Galleries 4 September to 22 November 2026. Learn more here: buff.ly/GKDQML8

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We’re delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members recognised in major Australian and international literary awards. Congratulations to our members recognised for their outstanding contributions to Australian literature! More here: buff.ly/WsRgmRw

We’re excited to partner with PICA to present Alana Hunt's A Deceptively Simple Need 💥 This exhibition is the 2025 CAP Commission, proudly supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund in collaboration with PICA. 👉 Learn more here: buff.ly/Y6KCh4y

As part of the NSW Government’s Stories Matter, we’re proud to collaborate with Australia Reads and Writing Australia on LitUp — a live literature initiative that brings authors and illustrators into schools, libraries and communities across NSW. buff.ly/Xx7B3lW

We’re delighted to see Kirsty Murray receive the 2025 ASA Medal for her outstanding contribution to Australian literature. A former Copyright Agency Board Member, Kirsty continues to champion Australian writers. Read more here: buff.ly/N40zA95

Congratulations to our member, David Brooks, for being awarded the 2025 Patrick White Literary Award – a richly deserved recognition of his profound contributions to Australian literature, contemporary poetry and environmental thought. Read more here: buff.ly/w2p9LRS

As proud supporters of Australian creativity, Copyright Agency is excited to celebrate this nationwide initiative led by Creative Australia. AusArt Day is a powerful reminder of the vital role artists and arts organisations play in shaping our culture and community.

“On behalf of our 40,000 members, we applaud the Government’s leadership in supporting Australian writers, artists and publishers.” — Josephine Johnston, CEO, Copyright Agency Full statement: buff.ly/tleFoTO

Huge congratulations to Julie Janson, Burruberongal woman of the Darug Aboriginal Nation, our 2025 Author Fellow! Julie will work on her historical novel, Deliverance and Fornication the third book in the trilogy. Photo credit: Julie Janson by P Penfold buff.ly/nUzdC4Z

Congratulations to Julienne Van Loon, our 2025 Fellow for Non-Fiction Writing, to write Women of the Future: Six essays on world-leading scientists. Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z Photo credit: Julienne van Loon by Rachael Michelle

A big shout out to Dženana Vucic our 2025 Frank Moorhouse Fellow for Young Writers! We wish her every success in developing her debut novel Palimpsest (working title). Read more here: buff.ly/nUzdC4Z Photo credit: Dženana Vucic by Leah Jing McIntosh

Copyright Agency is delighted to sign a reciprocal agreement with the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) to strengthen support for creators across nations. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to protect and promote creative work worldwide.