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25 Bond L. Rev. 98 (2013)
From Vault to Honesty Box: Australian Authors and the Changing Face of Copyright

handle is hein.journals/bondlr25 and id is 108 raw text is: Cantatore: From vault to honesty box FROM VAULT TO HONESTY BOX: AUSTRALIAN AUTHORS AND THE CHANGING FACE OF COPYRIGHT FRANCINA CANTATORE* ABSTRACT Copyright in written work is facing unprecedented challenges in the digital era. The changing face of copyright requires a re-evaluation of the existing norms and theories of copyright as an inanimate phenomenon that is reliant on humans for its adaptations. This article examines authors' responses to these developments in the context of the philosophical theories underpinning copyright law, current Australian legislative and judicial considerations, and the impact of e-publishing on traditional perceptions of copyright protection. In particular, the article incorporates findings from a research study conducted with Australian authors on their perceptions of the value and meaning of copyright and how these viewpoints affect their creative practice, as well as their ability to deal with digital copyright challenges and publishing opportunities. In taking cognisance of these research results and considering the concurrent evolution of digital copyright models, this article proposes that there is a need to address the tension exhibited between the utilitarian approach, characteristic of Australian copyright law, and the natural rights views of authors, to create a sustainable balance. I INTRODUCTION The concept of copyright in written work is facing unprecedented challenges in the digital era. Whilst copyright has historically adapted to the changing demands of technology in a reactive rather than proactive manner, it is apparent that authors can no longer rely on traditional expectations of 'copyright protection' and 'reward' for their creative efforts. The changing face of copyright requires a re-evaluation of the existing norms and theories of copyright, and a concerted effort by authors of written work to adapt to the changing publishing environment and refocus their attention on emerging issues. Whereas copyright in written work was previously relevant to the printed word, and regulated within the relative constraints of Australian copyright law, digital publishing has expanded copyright borders into global territory, with increasingly complex licensing agreements regulating its use. These developments have caused publishing options to flourish but have contemporaneously created new challenges Senior Teaching Fellow, Bond University, PhD LLB(Hons) BA MA GDLP. 98

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