This report looks at the economic contribution of Australia's copyright industries. The key findings include:
• Copyright is a key piece of infrastructure that supports the industries that comprise a modern economy
• Copyright industries comprise a substantial proportion of the Australian economy
• Australia’s copyright industries have grown considerably over the past 12 years
• Productivity growth in Australia’s copyright industries has resulted in significant real wages growth
• Australia remains a significant net importer of copyright goods and services, and
• Australia’s economy has a relatively high dependence on copyright industries
Text from Australian Policy Online