Detail: Refer to the Australian Copyright Council to answer the following questions.
1. Can I copy material from the internet for research?
Not without proper and correct permission. Material, though displayed publicly, on the internet is still considered intellectual property with restricted right to copy. It is important to note that material that does not fall into the categories of literary, artistic, musical, dramatic, cinematographic work or compilations, computer programs or sound recordings is considered copiable. Material listed as Creative Commons is also considered free to copy as its rights have been waived.
2. What constitutes research and fair use?
Australian Copyright laws allow for the use of material for use in activities such as research, criticism and news reporting. It is possible to use material such as photographs and the like without permission from creators, authors or those contained within the material if it is used purely for reporting or research practices. However, the line between research and reporting can become blurred when issues such as public broadcast are involved.
3. Can students (university or school) use music in videos that they make?
If the music is original as created by the students or if the governing body (university, school or education department) has purchased or negotiated the rights to use the musical work in question then it is fine for students to use within a class environment. However, it is also important to note that the display or broadcast of the music in question must be within the agreed upon range of situations (ie, not for public display or for profit).
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