Copyright FAQs
Can I copy an image?
All images from the web site may be reproduced for research or study purposes. Please note that this does not include reproduction of this material on the Internet. You should always attribute an image - that is, provide details of the creator, title and owning agency with the image. The agencies participating in Picture Australia will be very happy to advise you.
For example:
You can use an image in a school project, or while researching a family history but you cannot put it on your personal web site (which is a form of publishing) or reproduce it in a book or newsletter without checking if there are any copyright restrictions and receiving approval from the relevant contributors.
What will happen if I don't ask for permission?
Any uses over and above this may be infringements of copyright and the copyright owner will be able to take legal action against you. Check with the relevant agency if you are unsure about the requirements.
Copyright for Flickr images?
Picture Australia does not own the Copyright for the images contributed through Flickr. To obtain permission to reproduce the Flickr images you will need to contact the individual photographers for permission. Click on the 'Request a copy' link under the image for instructions.
If I need permission who do I ask?
To find information on where the original images is held use the 'more information' link and look under the RIGHTS field. Copyright may be owned or managed by the relevant agency participating in Picture Australia. There may also be a separate copyright in an artistic work depicted in an image (such as a painting which has been photographed). Contact the individual agencies for advice on the copyright requirements for re-use of an image.
What is the Copyright law outside of Australia?
Please note that the information provided relates to Australian copyright and moral rights law. If you are viewing images from Picture Australia in another country you will need to check what copyright and moral rights laws apply in that country.
Please note Picture Australia cannot be held liable for matters concerning member agencies (such as the copyright status or caption of an image) or guarantee that your request will be filled.