Excluded Works

Copyright Agency’s Statutory Education Licences and licence agreements for Government departments and agencies cover all text and images from any source, from anywhere in the world. Some works are excluded from our annual business licences, licences for media monitoring organisations and visual arts licences.

Annual Business LICENces

The works listed below are specifically excluded from annual business licences. This list may change from time to time.

Song lyrics and sheet music: contact APRA AMCOS

Works published by:

  • Aspermont Media Ltd
  • Bible Society of South Africa
  • Brenthurst Press Pty Ltd
  • Capital Brief Pty Ltd
  • City University of Hong Kong Press
  • New Asia Publishing House Ltd
  • UNISA Press
  • Warren Communications New, Inc
  • Witman Publishing Co (HK) Ltd
  • Zachen Publishers Pty Ltd

Works excluded by:

Visual Arts Licences

Some artworks will require prior approval or are excluded from licensing by Copyright Agency. When you request a visual arts licence we will advise you if any restrictions apply. We’ve also made it easy by including a list of member artists and artworks where this applies. This list will be updated from time to time.

Artist NameTitleYear Of Publication Excluded
Mawurndjul, JohnMardayin design - decorative installation at the Branly Museum Paris2005Restricted
Mawurndjul, JohnLorrokon - decorative installation at the Branly Museum, Paris2005Restricted
Maynard, RickyThe Moonbird People series1985Restricted
McCormack, Christine'Blade of Night' (Kate Humphries/Phil Prider book cover illustration)Restricted
McDiarmid, DavidSafe Sex Posters 19941994Restricted
McKenzie, IanIan Mckenzie works managed by Stock Photos Pty LtdRestricted
McKenzie, IanNaked Landscape (Series Of Limited Edition Prints)Restricted
McKenzie, IanIan McKenzie privately commissioned worksRestricted
McKenzie, IanImages created for ExcitationsRestricted
McMahon, MarieCheck your earsRestricted
McMahon, MarieGood Food Bad FoodRestricted
McMahon, MarieCheck your earsRestricted
McMahon, MarieAddison Road Community Centre Australia Day Festival Restricted
McMahon, MarieSix election poster imageRestricted
McMahon, MarieTin Sheds calendar- AnniversaryRestricted
McMahon, MarieACOA 75th anniversary - Campaigning in the public interest (poster)Restricted
McMahon, MarieCaring and sharing without grogRestricted
McMahon, MarieDon't drive on…while chargin' onRestricted
McMahon, MarieDon't let grog get you - Drink little bitRestricted
McMahon, MarieEight hour day - Labour DayRestricted

Not sure what’s covered?

  • Prior Approval: Where artists and/or artworks require prior approval before licensing. Special conditions apply to these works.
  • Restricted or Excluded Artworks: Where artworks are excluded from licensing by Copyright Agency, in most cases the artist does not own the copyright of the particular artwork, so we are unable to licence these works. Some specific works also contain licensing restrictions, such as joint copyright clearance or sensitive material.

Any questions? Simply contact us for more information or submit a licence request and we will advise if any restrictions apply.

Updated June 2024