Answer to Question #248165 in Management for Pfano

Question

Authorship plays an important role in copyright law. Who or what is a

“qualified person” in respect of authorship, in terms of the Act?

Answer 1

An Australian resident, an Australian guaranteed individual, or an individual inhabitant in Australia is a qualified individual. -s 35(2) - Author of a work = owner of the copyright if the creator is a certified individual.