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Australian book publishers or creators—authors, illustrators, editors and translators—can be compensated for the loss of income through the free multiple use of their work in Australian public and educational lending libraries.
Who can apply
Australian book publishers, authors, illustrators, editors and translators can register their books and make Lending Rights claims.
Find out more by visiting the Lending Rights schemes webpage.
When to apply
New title claims close on 31 March each year. For the current claim period, the deadline is 31 March 2027.
Funding available
More than 17,200 individual lending right payments totalling $28.7 million were paid in 2025–26.
About the program
The Australian Lending Rights schemes provide compensation for the free multiple use of books in lending libraries. The schemes promote the enrichment of Australian culture by encouraging the growth and development of Australian writing and publishing.
If your books are held in Australian public, school, university or TAFE libraries, you may be eligible for annual payments through either the Public Lending Right (PLR) and/or Educational Lending Right (ELR) schemes.
If you're registered for Lending Rights Online and you know how to make a claim, you can log in now.
For more information about Lending Rights, visit the webpages below:
- Lending Rights schemes: Read about Lending Rights and how it works.
- How to make a Lending Rights claim: Find out what you need to do to start making title claims.
- FAQs—Australian Lending Rights: Read our frequently asked questions about Lending Rights.
For step-by-step guidance, visit the webpage that best describes you:
- New creator: Find out how to register for Lending Rights Online and how to submit title claims.
- Existing creator: Read our tips for authors, illustrators, editors and translators using Lending Rights Online.
- Publisher: Read our tips for publishers making title claims.
- Self-publisher: Find out how to make title claims as a self-publisher.
More information
- Author videos: Watch our interviews with authors including Trent Dalton, Nova Weetman, Alice Pung and Steven Carroll.
- History of the Public and Educational Lending Rights Schemes: Learn about how Lending Rights started in Australia and how its changed over more than 50 years.
- Public and Educational Lending Rights Committee: Meet the Public and Educational Lending Rights Committee members.
- Public and Educational Lending Rights Committee Annual Reports: Read the Committee's Annual Reports, going back to 2013–14.
- Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Act 2026
- Public and Educational Lending Rights Scheme 2026
- Privacy Collection Notice—Australian Lending Rights schemes: Read our privacy collection notice for Lending Rights claimants.
Contact us
Contact Lending Rights if you have questions about the schemes, your eligibility or making title claims.
- Email: lendingrights@arts.gov.au
- Phone: 1800 672 842 during business hours (AEST/AEDT)
- Post: GPO Box 3241 Canberra ACT 2601
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Australia's cultural and creative activity continues to grow
New figures show cultural and creative activity contributed $70.3 billion to Australia's economy in 2024–25.
Finding inspiration in the everyday with Steven Carroll
Australian author Steven Carroll talks about his sources of inspiration and lending rights.
Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects through the Festivals Australia program
Round 23 of the Festivals Australia program is open for applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
Visions of Australia brings new exhibitions to the regions
Ten new exhibitions will hit the road thanks to $1.4 million provided through the latest Visions of Australia program funding round.
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A new National Cultural Policy
Between 23 March 2026 and 24 May 2026, Australians were invited to share their views and help guide the next National Cultural Policy. Public submissions are being uploaded to this page as they're being reviewed by us. Read the public submissions.
Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
After extensive national consultation, in 2023 we delivered a 5 year national cultural policy, Revive—A place for everyone story, a story for every place.
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Sharing the National Collection hits 2 million visitor milestone
The Sharing the National Collection program enables galleries around the country to borrow works from the national collection for long-term display.
Australia's cultural and creative activity continues to grow
New figures show cultural and creative activity contributed $70.3 billion to Australia's economy in 2024–25.
Australian talent on the international stage
Funding will help 4 Australian projects to engage internationally and reach overseas audiences.
Finding inspiration in the everyday with Steven Carroll
Australian author Steven Carroll talks about his sources of inspiration and lending rights.
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Australian artistry with global appeal
Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
More funding for First Nations art organisations
The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical First Nations arts industry to enable artists and arts workers to earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market.
Industry leaders to inform Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Five Expert Panels and a Policy Advisory Group have been appointed to help shape the new National Cultural Policy.
Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector.
Creatives leading with innovation in regional communities
Regional Arts Australia is delivering 2 fully funded, 12-month residencies under the Industry Residencies Pilot Program.
Return of cultural objects to Mexico
The return coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Mexico.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia acquires iconic pinball machines
Five rare pinball machines manufactured by the Hankin Pinball Company in Newcastle are set to join the collection of our National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA).
Historic acquisition for the Canberra Museum and Gallery to go on display
A 1913 painting of the Canberra landscape before construction of the new capital city will be on display in the week of Canberra Day.
Apply to deliver the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We are seeking a service provider or providers to deliver temporary paid job placements through the $2.2 million Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program (the Program).
Sharing more treasures from the National Collection
Eight regional Australian communities are finding new inspiration from artworks on loan from the National Gallery of Australia.
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Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs—Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples
Published: 11 Sep 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are diverse and dynamic. They are essential to the wellbeing and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as being a vital part of Australia’s identity. …
PublicationPublic Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13 Public Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13
Published: 1 Dec 2016 Public Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13 (DOCX, 493.77 KB) Public Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13 (PDF, 1 …
PublicationPost, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) offset glossary
Published: 8 Jul 2026 This Glossary is a combination of terminology and a general description of what is, and is not, considered qualifying Australian Production Expenditure (QAPE) for the Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Offset. Post, Digital and …
Publication2019–2020 funding recipients—Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program
Published: 26 Aug 2020 2019—2020 funding recipients for the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program. indigenous-visual-arts-industry-support-ivais-program-2019-20-funding.docx (DOCX, 165.13 KB) …
PublicationNational Indigenous Languages Report document
Published: 16 Aug 2020 The National Indigenous Languages Report is a key element of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to maintain, preserve and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. The entire report in PDF format is very …
PublicationAustralian International Co-Production Program guidelines
Published: 7 Sep 2016 Guidelines for entering into audiovisual co-production arrangements. The Government’s guidelines are used to assess the feasibility of audiovisual co-production arrangements with potential partner countries. …
PublicationCommunity grants—national recipients list, round 1, 2020
Published: 9 Jul 2020 Community grants—national recipients list, round 1, 2020—July 2020. community-grants-national-recipients-list-round1-2020.docx (DOCX, 118.58 KB) community-grants-national-recipients-list-round1-2020.pdf (PDF, 409.2 …
PublicationFestivals Australia grant recipients—National summary of projects—Round 10 February 2020
Published: 6 Jul 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 10, February 2020. national-summary-of-projects-round10-february2020.docx (DOCX, 164.2 KB) national-summary-of-projects-round10-february2020.pdf (PDF, 283.35 …
PublicationNational Regional Arts Fellowships 2020: Recipients List
Published: 16 Jun 2020 Recipients list for 2020 National Regional Arts Fellowships. national-regional-arts-fellowships-2020-recipients-list.docx (DOCX, 148.71 KB) national-regional-arts-fellowships-2020-recipients-list.pdf (PDF, 210.38 …
PublicationFestivals Australia March 2016 Round - Grant Recipients
Published: 14 Jul 2017 National summary of Festivals Australia projects grant recipients for March round 2016. National summary of Festivals Australia projects grant recipients for March round 2016..docx (DOCX, 788.08 KB) National summary of Festivals …
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