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Creative & Entertainment Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on creative & entertainment for australian businesses.
ALERT: Changes To The Designs Act 2003
Australia’s design law has had a significant refresh. If you create or commercialise product designs - from furniture and packaging to fashion and consumer tech - the recent changes to the Designs...
14 February 2025
Do Influencers Have To Say It’s An #Ad?
Influencer marketing is now a core part of how Australian brands reach customers. Whether you’re a creator posting product reviews or a business partnering with influencers, one question comes up again and...
13 February 2025
Why Do I Need A Photography/Video Consent Form?
If your business creates content-whether that’s product shots, staff photos, customer testimonials, event highlights or social media reels-there’s a good chance people will appear in your images or footage. That’s great for...
13 February 2025
3 Things To Consider If You Want To Make Money From Social Media
Turning your social media presence into a business can be exciting. Whether you’re a creator, influencer, coach, or run a brand that thrives on content, there’s real money to be made. But...
13 February 2025
Starting A Podcast? Here’s How To Set Yourself Up For Success
Podcasting is one of the most accessible ways to build a brand, share your expertise and grow a community in Australia. With low production barriers and a huge audience, it’s a great...
12 February 2025
Auspice Agreements: An Explainer
If you’re part of a new community initiative, research project or arts collective that isn’t yet its own legal entity, you may have been told to “find an auspice.” Auspicing is common...
12 February 2025
Trade Marks Vs. Copyright: What’s The Difference?
In any business, it’s really important to protect your branding so that nobody else makes a profit from it. You might have heard the words ‘trade marks’ and ‘copyright’ floating around when...
3 February 2025
The Legal Side Of TikTok: Music, Copyright and Ownership
TikTok is where trends are born, brands find new audiences and creators build loyal communities. If you’re using TikTok as a business or creator in Australia, it’s exciting - but it also...
1 February 2025
What Is A Publishing Agreement?
Landing a book deal, launching a magazine, or licensing your songs can be incredibly exciting. But before anything goes to print or hits a streaming platform, you’ll usually be asked to sign...
31 January 2025
Non-Disclosure Agreements In The Entertainment Industry
Whether you’re developing a TV pilot, producing a web series, pitching a feature, or signing a talent to collaborate on a new track, the entertainment industry runs on ideas. Those ideas often...
28 January 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Canva & Copyright
Canva makes it incredibly easy to design social posts, brochures, pitch decks and even product packaging - which is why so many Australian small businesses use it every day. But when you’re...
26 January 2025
How Do Royalties Work?
Royalties are a common way to monetise intellectual property (IP) in Australia. Whether you’re licensing a song, a logo, a software product, a brand, or even a process you’ve developed, a well-structured...
19 January 2025
What Is A Talent Release Form?
If you’re planning a photo shoot, promotional video, podcast, training module, ad campaign or any content featuring people, a talent release form is one of the most important documents you’ll use. It’s...
18 January 2025
Creating Content On YouTube? Watch Out For Copyright
YouTube is one of the best places to build an audience, grow a brand and create revenue streams in Australia. Whether you’re vlogging, publishing tutorials, reviewing products, or producing music and documentaries,...
14 January 2025
How Can You Tell When Having A Hobby Turns Into Running A Business?
Many great Australian businesses start as hobbies. You make a few candles for friends, start selling artwork at weekend markets, or take on the odd freelance job after hours - and before...
11 January 2025
New Developments May Let You Copyright Your Facebook & Instagram Posts
If you post photos, reels, carousels or captions on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve probably wondered: can I “copyright” my content? The short answer in Australia is that you already do - copyright...
5 January 2025
Fair Dealing & YouTube: A Guide To Copyright Exceptions
Creating for YouTube can be exciting - you’re editing clips, reacting to trends and building an audience. But if you’re using material you didn’t create, copyright questions pop up fast. In Australia,...
2 January 2025
What Is A Model Release Form?
If you take photos or videos of people for your business - think marketing campaigns, brand shoots, social content, product lookbooks or client projects - you’ll quickly run into a key legal...
1 January 2025
What Is A Location Release Form?
If you’re planning a film shoot, photoshoot, TV commercial, social media campaign or even a case study video, chances are you’ll be filming on someone’s property. That’s where a Location Release Form...
8 August 2023
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