Copyright Agency member benefits
Coyright Agency has started building a package of benefits exclusively for its members. At the moment, there are only a few items included in the package, but we are working continuously to build on what we have already negotiated on your behalf. Check this page regularly for updates (we will also send you e-news alerts to bring your attention to new benefits as they become available).
As a Copyright Agency member, you are entitled to receive exclusive information, advice, services and benefits as outlined below. Please note that you will also need to provide your Copyright Agency membership number as proof of your membership when taking advantage of these exclusive offers. If you’re not sure of your membership number, check your last notification or call our Member Services Team on 1800 066 844.
Discounts and deals
Australian Book Review (ABR)
Copyright Agency members receive the following discounted rates for ABR’s print and online editions:
- Print (one year subscription): $70 (usually $80)
- Online (one year subscription, full access): $40 (usually $50)
Copyright Agency members will need to contact ABR direct to arrange these subscription rates. For more information about the ABR, visit their website.
Australian Cartoonists' Association (ACA)
The Australian Cartoonists' Association (ACA) offers a special rate to Copyright Agency members to selected events. Check their website for details on events and quote your membership number when booking.
The ACA is the world's oldest cartooning organisation founded in 1924. Its members are Australia-wide and include political cartoonists, book illustrators, comic strip artists, caricaturists, single gag cartoonists, comic book artists and media artists. The ACA holds an annual conference that includes workshops and guests including leading cartoonists from both here and overseas. The conference also includes The Stanleys, Australia's own cartooning awards (there's six categories) culminating in the Gold Stanley for Cartoonist Of The Year.. To find out more information on becoming a member of the ACA, visit their website for more details.
Australian Publishers Association (APA)
Copyright Agency members who are not APA members are entitled to a 10% discount off the full entry price to selected APA events. Most APA events are publicised on the Copyright Agency website, but for more information visit the APA website.
The APA is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. The association is an advocate for all Australian publishers: large or small; commercial or non-profit; academic or popular; locally or overseas owned, with over 210 members.
APA Professional Development runs a program of workshops and seminars which are highly regarded throughout the industry. Some are industry-specific and others will appeal widely across sectors and across different levels of management. The APA links with Copyright Agency and other key bodies to develop timely professional development opportunities which will update, communicate and educate on the major issues including digital publishing, editorial, marketing, production, export and rights, finance and many others.
To find out more about becoming a member, visit the APA website.
Australian Society of Authors (ASA)
The ASA offers a special rate for Copyright Agency members to attend ASA events and workshops. Go to the ASA website for details on their programme of events and quote your Copyright Agency membership number when booking.
The Australian Society of Authors is the professional association for Australia's literary creators. Formed in 1963 to promote and protect the rights of Australia's writers and illustrators, the ASA now has almost 3000 members across Australia.The ASA was instrumental in setting up both the Copyright Agency and the Australian Copyright Council, and successfully campaigned for Public Lending Right in 1975 and Educational Lending Right in 2000, on behalf of authors.
The ASA continues to act as an advocate for the rights of professional authors., setting minimum rates for pay and conditions for authors and illustrators, and publishing books, papers and lists for emerging and established writers. As an ASA member, you’ll receive our journal, Australian Author, and regular newsletters throughout the year. We also provide a contract advisory service, run mentorships for new and emerging writers and offer advice about writing, copyright and publishing. Membership fees are tax-deductible expenses for professional writers. To find out more about becoming an ASA member, visit
their website.
Bookseller+Publisher magazine
Copyright Agency members who are not existing subscribers to
Bookseller+Publisher magazine or the
Weekly Book Newsletter receive a 10% discount on Thorpe-Bowker’s new joint product offering. This offer entitles Copyright Agency members who are not existing subscribers to either publication a joint subscription to both the
Weekly Book Newsletter, published 49 times a year, and
Bookseller+Publisher magazine, published six times a year, for $195. May not be used in conjunction with any other offer.
For further information on this offer call 03 8517 8366, fax 03 8517 8399 or email
subscriptions@thorpe.com.au.
Copyright Agency members save 30% off the retail price when you subscribe to print editions of
Griffith REVIEW.
Discover why Griffith REVIEW is 'the best literary journal in the country'. Each themed quarterly edition presents new ideas and fresh writing by the best Australian and international writers. Subscribe at www.griffithreview.com with the promo code CAL2011 for mate's rates - you'll pay last year's prices saving 30% off the retail price for print editions, or take your savings with a digital or premium (combined) subscription.
Validate your CAL2011 code here to see the prices and packages. In addition, you'll receive a free back copy and a slick USB card loaded with a digital edition of Griffith REVIEW 32: Wicked Problems, Exquisite Dilemmas.
Meanjin Literary Journal
Meanjin is offering Copyright Agency members a 10% discount on one, two and three year subscriptions to the journal.
Australia’s second oldest literary journal, Meanjin was founded in Brisbane by Clem Christesen in 1940 (the name, pronounced Mee-an-jin, is derived from an Aboriginal workd for the finger of land on which central Brisbane sits). It moved to Melbourne in 1945 at the invitation of the University of Melbourne and became an imprint of Melbourne University Publishing at the beginning of 2008. To find out more, visit Meanjin’s website.
Call Meanjin on +61 3 9342 0317 to start your subscription and inform them that you are a CAL member to receive the discounted rates below.
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Australia – Copyright Agency member |
Normal rate |
Overseas – Copyright Agency member |
Normal rate |
| 1 year (4 issues) |
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| Individuals |
$71 |
$80 |
$94.50 |
$105 |
| Schools |
$54 |
$60 |
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| Other institutions |
$112.50 |
$125 |
$135 |
$150 |
| 2 years (8 issues) |
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| Individuals |
$130.50 |
$145 |
$162 |
$180 |
| Concession |
$99 |
$110 |
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| 3 years (12 issues) |
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| Individuals |
$171 |
$190 |
$126 |
$240 |
| Concession |
$148.50 |
$165 |
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The Walkley Foundation
Copyright Agency members receive a 25% discount on all Walkley Foundation events.
The Walkley Foundation’s broad aims are to support and encourage professional and ethical journalism and promote and reward excellence in the Australian media. To do this it manages the Walkley competition and other awards, and hosts a year-round professional development program for journalists and media professionals. It also produces The Walkley Magazine – Inside the Australian Media – full colour bi-monthly media magazine mailed to around 10,000 media professionals.
For further information about upcoming events, visit their website.
Staying in touch
Copyright Agency helps members keep in touch with what’s going on in the industry. Regular industry updates and news are published on the Copyright Agency website and an e-newsletter goes out to members every fortnight. Copyright Agency’s quarterly magazine contains feature stories and information for our members and licensees.
Copyright Agency holds an annual member seminar for members at which we provide updates from Copyright Agency and invite industry experts to discuss issues of relevance to members. The member seminars are recorded and made available on the Copyright Agency website for all members to access
Videos and presentation materials from Copyright Agency’s 2011 member seminar, The future of creativity, are available here.
In addition, Copyright Agency staff travel to major cities around Australia to meet with members at our Copyconnect events. Keep an eye out for details of the next event.
Updated 26 October 2011.