Became law
Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Bill 2026
Portfolio: Arts
- Introduced1 April 2026
- Passed House13 May 2026
- Passed Senate14 May 2026
- Royal assent20 May 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Authors get paid when libraries lend their books, boosting income from their work.
How parliament votes on this issue
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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