It has been a historic year for the Australian LGBTQIA community. The passing of the Marriage Equality bill has been celebrated by Australians and people all around the globe. For gay and lesbian Australians, the law has finally caught up and reflects current social values.The same can be said for the Australian transgender community. In a landmark decision, Re Kelvin, the … [Read more...]
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Don’t Bet On Safe Sports Gambling in Australia
ustralians are among the biggest gamblers in the world.According to the Economist, betting losses per resident adult in 2016 amounted to $1292 last year. That is 40% higher than Singapore, which suffered the second biggest losses and double the average in other Western countries. In stark comparison, Las Vegas lost half this amount.Pokies are still, and have always … [Read more...]
#PopLaw: How Musicians Can Recover Unpaid Agent Fees
he excitement and adrenalin from your latest gig has finally started to wear off. You wait patiently for your money to be deposited ... and wait ... and wait ... and keep waiting. A few months pass and, in spite of a number of emails chasing your agent who is not responding, you still have not seen any improvements in your bank balance. Now you're starting to feel a bit stressy … [Read more...]
#QuickLaw: Copyright Law Reality Check
he internet is a font of wisdom on any topic you could conceivably wish to learn more about. Punch your question into Google and 'Voilà!' there's your answer. But when it comes to intellectual property law, it's important to distinguish between Search Results containing reliable information and dangerous misinformation. The breakneck speed in which online information and ideas … [Read more...]
#PopLaw: Do You Need Permission To Cover A Song Live?
always look forward to a Friday night of live music especially when it involves listening to covers of my favourite songs, like The Kooks' 'Naïve' or Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love' at a local café.What didn't cross my mind, until recently, is how performing a cover of another musician's song may actually be against the law. Copyright Protection Of Songs Copyright law exists to … [Read more...]
