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WTF now?! #28 – Thursday 26 March–Wednesday 1 April 2026 A new copyright law for orphan works has passed, the State Library of Queensland hands off its awards and social media addiction is being tackled in court and in law and regulation.

Here's WTF happened this week:

No, it is not an April Fool's joke, Australian copyright law will finally address the problem of orphan works (where the copyright owner is unknown).

#Copyright #OrphanWorks #CopyrightLawReform

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A screenshot of the Australian Parliament website showing the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026 has passed both houses of Parliament.

A screenshot of the Australian Parliament website showing the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026 has passed both houses of Parliament.

Woah, the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026 passed the Senate today meaning Australia will very soon have a scheme limiting remedies available when users use orphan works.
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
#Copyright #OrphanWorks #CopyrightLawReform

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