Abstract
This article follows the preceding article on the analysis of the origins and scope of the
prerogative right of the Crown to print and publish certain works in England. This
article explores the extent to which those works are presently subject to the prerogative
right of the Crown to print and publish in Australia. The prerogative right is expressly
preserved by s 8A(1) of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
There is clear case law authority in Australia for the recognition of the prerogative right
of the Crown over the printing and publication of statutes. The article explores the
scope of the right in Australia, the interrelationship of the rights in a federal system such
as the extent to which the prerogative right is enforceable in other jurisdictions and the
impact of the introduction of s 8A(2) of the Copyright Act on the prerogative right.
prerogative right of the Crown to print and publish certain works in England. This
article explores the extent to which those works are presently subject to the prerogative
right of the Crown to print and publish in Australia. The prerogative right is expressly
preserved by s 8A(1) of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
There is clear case law authority in Australia for the recognition of the prerogative right
of the Crown over the printing and publication of statutes. The article explores the
scope of the right in Australia, the interrelationship of the rights in a federal system such
as the extent to which the prerogative right is enforceable in other jurisdictions and the
impact of the introduction of s 8A(2) of the Copyright Act on the prerogative right.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 32-56 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | Canberra Law Review |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |