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Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Bill 2026

Portfolio: Arts

Introduced1 April 2026
Passed House13 May 2026
Passed Senate14 May 2026
Royal assent20 May 2026

In plain English

Updates laws so authors get paid when libraries lend their books.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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