Copyright Tribunal of Australia’s pay for play ruling sees increase to broadcast licence rate and no change to statutory cap

14 January 2026 The lengthy document released by the Copyright Tribunal of Australia with its decisions on changes to the Copyright Amendment Act 2006, the Radio Licence Fees...

Australian music should be played when people are actually listening – ARIA calls for changes to commercial radio code

8 April 2025 The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have welcomed public consultation on Commercial Radio and Audio’s (CRA) draft Code of Practice (The Code), saying it provides opportunity to Australian radio audiences to have a chance to connect with local music.

Ciaran Davis’s opening statement to the hearing into Fair Pay for Radio Play Bill

7 March 2024 The Copyright Legislation Amendment (Fair Pay for Radio Play) Bill 2023 Senate Committee public hearings commenced today in Canberra. In attendance are the Australian Recording...

A hike in radio’s music fees would harm radio’s financial sustainability: CRA and MEAA

4 March 2024 The Private Member’s Bill Fair Pay for Radio Play has public hearings starting this week with the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Commercial...