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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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Bringing international art to Australia with funding to help with insurance costs
The 2026–27 round of the Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance program (AGIEI) is now open to applications.
Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects
Round 22 of the Festivals Australia program is open to applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
Funding available for new arts and cultural touring exhibitions
Arts and cultural organisations can now apply for Round 22 of the Visions of Australia funding program.
Grant applications open for Indigenous languages and arts programs
The ILA program supports the expression, conservation and maintenance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through languages and arts activities around Australia.
Interim report shows resilience of cultural and creative workforce
Research shows strong growth for sector from 2008–09 to 2023–24.
Visions of Australia getting shows on the road
Seven organisations will share in up to $1.3 million in program funding.
Boost for arts projects in regional and remote Australia
A total of 77 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the latest round of Regional Arts Fund Project Grants.
Celebrating Australia and Singapore’s cultural ties
We recently hosted a major meeting and arts industry forum in Adelaide to exchange ideas, stories, practices and experiences with Singapore.
The power of stories
Australian author and journalist Trent Dalton chats all things books, life and lending rights.
International Day of People with Disability 2025
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Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS)—impacts of COVID-19
Published: 22 Apr 2020 This document contains responses to frequently asked questions we are hearing from IVAIS recipients. We will endeavour to update this document regularly pending developments with the Australian Government’s response to the evolving …
PublicationLocation 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 Location Offset. Location Offset glossary—July 2026—PDF (PDF, …
PublicationILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions
Published: 21 Apr 2020 ILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions ila-covid-19-factsheet.docx (DOCX, 52.84 KB) ila-covid-19-factsheet.pdf (PDF, 188.97 …
PublicationFestivals Australia October 2015 Round - Grant Recipients
Published: 31 Jan 2015 festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.docx (DOCX, 63.26 KB) festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.pdf (PDF, 451.38 …
PublicationThe Australian Government response to the Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples
Published: 3 Mar 2020 The 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. …
PublicationFestivals Australia grant recipients—National summary of projects—Round 9, September 2019
Published: 24 Jan 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 9, September 2019. festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.docx (DOCX, 124.79 KB) festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.pdf (PDF, 172.72 …
PublicationArts Access Australia project accessibility plan
Published: 9 Aug 2016 Template to help check the accessibility of your event. arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan.docx (DOCX, 50.58 KB) arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan_0.pdf (PDF, 307.94 …
PublicationFestivals Australia Frequently Asked Questions
Published: 9 Sep 2016 FAQ covering funding, eligibility, assessment criteria, application and assessment process, privacy and complaints mechanism. faqs-festivals-australia.docx (DOCX, 112.52 KB) faqs-festivals-australia.pdf (PDF, 585.67 …
PublicationFestivals Australia program guidelines
Published: 9 Sep 2016 The Australian Government provides approximately $1.2 million each financial year for the Festivals Australia program. Festivals Australia delivers two funding rounds usually closing in September and March each year. …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch six summary of projects
Published: 21 Feb 2021 rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-six-summary-of-projects-december2021_0.docx (DOCX, 146.38 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-six-summary-of-projects-december2021_0.pdf (PDF, 376.7 …
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