Copyright Act 1994

Infringement of copyright - Primary infringement of copyright

30: Infringement by copying

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"Breaking copyright law by making a copy of someone's work"

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You copy a work when you make a version of it. This is not allowed for any type of work that has copyright. Copyright is a law that protects people's work.

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Part 2Infringement of copyright
Primary infringement of copyright

30Infringement by copying

  1. The copying of a work is a restricted act in relation to every description of copyright work.