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Copyright Act 1994

Infringement of copyright - Primary infringement of copyright

31: Infringement by issue of copies to public

You could also call this:

"Breaking copyright law by sharing copies with the public"

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If you issue copies of a work to the public, it is a restricted act. This applies to all types of copyright work. You need to be aware of this when dealing with copyright works.

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Part 2Infringement of copyright
Primary infringement of copyright

31Infringement by issue of copies to public

  1. The issue of copies of a work to the public is a restricted act in relation to every description of copyright work.