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October 2026

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Artist Profile

Alan Kohler

Featured • Writer Profile Series

The payment of fees for using copyright material is very well understood by the Australian community and is fair. It demonstrates respect for others’ property and expertise.

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February 17, 2026

Vale Uncle Lionel Fogarty

Copyright Agency acknowledges the passing of Uncle Lionel Fogarty, a proud Mununjali man of the Yugambeh Nation, an award-winning poet, activist and valued member of our community. Over more than four decades, Uncle Lionel made a significant contribution to Australian literature. From his first collection Kargun (1980) to Harvest Lingo, his fourteenth collection, his work […]

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February 10, 2026

Vale Jon Kudelka

We are deeply saddened to mark the passing of Copyright Agency member, Jon Kudelka. The award-winning Tasmanian cartoonist left a lasting mark on Australian journalism and culture. Jon’s sharp wit, artistic mastery and thoughtful commentary appeared in publications such as The Australian, The Saturday Paper and The Hobart Mercury over more than three decades, earning […]

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January 28, 2026

Australia Day 2026 Honours: Congratulations to Copyright Agency members

Congratulations to our members who were recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) The Honourable Chief Justice Andrew Scott Bell SC, for eminent service to the judiciary and to the law, to legal education and training, and to the arts as an administrator and benefactor. Officer of […]

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