Copyright is a collection of rights that aims to provide the copyright owner with adequate protection for their material while allowing others to access material for legitimate public good. Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects a variety of literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works. Copyright does not protect ideas, however the form or the expression of the idea is protected.
This website provides general guidelines and information to for staff and students of the University of Newcastle about their rights and responsibilities in relation to copyright.
The information on this site should not be regarded as legal advice. For clarification of copyright issues please consult the University of Newcastle's Policy Library, contact the University's Copyright Advisor or the Australian Copyright Council