COPYRIGHT, LENDING RIGHT, LEGAL
Copyright
Australian Copyright Council This is a good place to go for copyright issues. Also runs training sessions and has information sheets.
Copyright Agency Ltd (CAL) 'is an Australian copyright management company whose role is to provide a bridge between creators and users of copyright material.' If you've published something it's a good idea to join (free).
Lending Right
Educational Lending Right 'ELR makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers whose books are held in educational lending libraries.' This one barely still exists. It has been granted another year's life for 2004-2005 but the future is doubtful.
Public Lending Right 'Public Lending Right (PLR) makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers whose books are held in public lending libraries.'
Legal
The Arts Law Centre of Australia 'is the national community legal centre for the arts.'
Manuscript assessment service
Using a diverse panel of assessors, the service is reasonably priced and available for poetry and fiction. Go to PressPress or download the application form and costs as a Word document or as a pdf.