After decades of struggle, artist Dale Oliver keeps fighting for his rights
When an artist sees a fake of their work for sale, the impact is felt...
Case Studies
First-time and self-published author Karen Williams receives ‘invaluable’ legal advice from Arts Law
Karen Williams, a first-time author, approached Arts Law because not only did she want to ‘dot her i’s’ and ‘cross her t’s’ but it was...
Healthcare choir gets the go ahead for Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”
It was decided that it would be fun to adapt the lyrics of Neil Diamond’s...
Arts Law assists with lost wills
Since 2008 Arts Law have been working with Martumili Artists in Western Australia to assist...
Arts Law assists the Australian Fairy Tale Society with agreements for its historic anthology
The Australian Fairy Tale Society (‘AFTS’), is a national, not-for-profit, charity organisation which exists to...
Licensing work by Jennifer Wurrkidj of Bábbarra Women’s Centre for SBS Tour De France coverage
In May 2019, Arts Law visited Bábbarra Women’s Centre, an Art Centre that operates within...
Emerging Indigenous writer, Lystra Rose signs a publishing contract for her first book
Lystra Rose is an emerging Indigenous writer based in Queensland. In 2018, Lystra was awarded...
Helping artist Shannon Shaw negotiate a better contract
Shannon Shaw is an Indigenous Artist from Cairns who contacted Arts Law to receive advice about...
Fair terms for writing competitions – Arts Law helps the Australasian Association of Writing Programs
As part of Arts Law’s advocacy work, we regularly review the terms and conditions of...
Helping arts centre, Artists of Ampilatwatja, navigate their international consignments
The Artists of Ampilatwatja community Art Centre was established in 1999 and is located near...
What does your publishing contract say about acting independently with your book? Advising author Mohammed Massoud Morsi
Author Mohammed Massoud Morsi’s book “The Palace of Angels” was published in September 2019 by...
Helping Aunty Lola Greeno protect her rights in her water-carriers
Aunty Lola Greeno contacted Arts Law for advice regarding an agreement with the Queensland Art...
