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Copyright for Churches

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In our churches, we could be using a variety of intellectual property including singing songs, photocopying music for our musicians, showing film clips from the internet, and photos and pictures.

A crucial difference of us using resources such as music and movies in our churches rather than in our homes is that churches are considered “public places”; and as such, showing a film clip,  picture, or playing music is considered a public showing rather than simple personal use.

Therefore, in order to use these resources in our churches, we may need to arrange licences to allow us to use them in our services and ministries.

The Copyright Agency says:

Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects the original expression of ideas. It enables creators to manage how their content is used.

For general information about Copyright law and uses in Australia:

Visit the Copyright Agency Website
Visit Australian Copyright Council
View Introduction to Copyright Law in Australia
See the informative Fact Sheet – Copyright Myths

Big Studio Movie Licence (BSML) through Heritage Films

The Big Studio Movie Licence (BSML) provides Australian and New Zealand churches with an annual licence to screen films or clips.

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Showing Film Clips or Movies

In Australian copyright law, screening a film or movie clip in a public setting (e.g. church) requires permission from the copyright owner. Click Here to...

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Playing CDs or Music Recordings

Click Here to find out about using CDs or Music Recordings, and when copyright applies.

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Using YouTube in Church Services

Do you use YouTube Clips in your church services? Are there copyright issues? Find out more

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Using Pictures or Images from the Internet

Click here for Information on using pictures from the internet, and a list of photo sites.

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Holding events, conferences, camps or paid performances

Click here to find out about licenses that you may need if you are holding an event, camp, concert or paid performance.

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Queensland Baptists Group Deals – Copyright Licences

Queensland Baptists (QB) has negotiated group arrangements for a variety of copyright licences. Find out more.

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Christian Copyright Licencing Inc (CCLI)

Click Here to learn more about Christian Copyright Licencing Inc (CCLI) and how they can help.

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Queensland Baptists acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Queensland and Australia, and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.

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