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Regional Journalism Scholarships

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Support for regional and small publishers through the $60 million Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package that includes:

Fact sheet—Upcoming changes to copyright duration

From 1 January 2019, new standard terms of copyright protection will apply to original published and unpublished works, sound recordings and cinematograph films.

Fact sheet - Copyright terms

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Standard terms of copyright protection for original works and other subject-matter.

Consumer Survey on Online Copyright Infringement 2017—A marketing research report

This report presents the main findings of the third consumer survey of online copyright infringement amongst Australians aged 12+, conducted in March 2017. Powerpoint presentation—refer to the document page for links to the powerpoint presentation. These documents have been prepared by a third party and may not meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements. For an accessible copy, please contact copyright@communications.gov.au.

Regional and Small Publishers Cadetship Program

As part of the landmark reforms being made to Australia’s media laws, the Turnbull Government will provide much needed support to regional and small publishers through the $60 million Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package.

Regional Journalism Scholarships

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As part of the landmark reforms being made to Australia’s media laws, the Turnbull Government will provide much needed support to regional and small publishers through the $60 million Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package.

Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund

As part of the landmark reforms being made to Australia’s media laws, the Turnbull Government will provide much needed support to regional and small publishers through the $60 million Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package.