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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.
Have your say
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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New exhibitions to tour Australia
Communities across the country will be able to enjoy fascinating new touring exhibitions through the latest round of the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program.
Video series highlights harm caused by fake First Nations art
In this video series, First Nations artists and industry workers share their experiences with the effect fake art has had on First Nations artists and their communities.
What's on: Summer 2025
Visit an art gallery or museum this summer and school holidays to beat the heat and keep everyone entertained.
Highlighting the value of our cultural and creative activity
The Australian Government has today released two reports highlighting the significant contribution the cultural and creative sector is making to the economy and examining its trends post-COVID.
Five First Nations ancestors welcomed home from Berlin
A handover ceremony was held at the Ethnological Museum in Berlin, Germany on 5 December 2024.
International Day for People with Disability 2024
Take action to increase equity, inclusion and representation for people with disability.
Setting the path for equity in the arts
A newly released plan, Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan, will support the arts, cultural, screen and digital games sectors to achieve greater equity for artists, arts workers and audiences with disability.
App unlocks ancient stories of Mungo National Park
Visitors can now explore the rich Aboriginal history of Mungo National Park thanks to a new app, Mungo Stories: Walk Together.
New arts projects in regional and remote Australia
84 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund.
First Nations ancestors returning home from California
A handover ceremony was held at the Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles on Thursday 7 November.
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2021–22 funding recipients—Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program
Published: 24 Jul 2021 indigenous-visual-arts-industry-support-ivais-program-2021-22-july2021.docx (DOCX, 169.83 KB) indigenous-visual-arts-industry-support-ivais-program-2021-22-july2021.pdf (PDF, 455.34 …
PublicationWhat's on: Summer 2023
Visit a National Collecting Institution this summer and school holidays. 21 Dec 2022 Brickwrecks exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Image credit: Rebecca Mansell. Escape the heat these school holidays and discover the beauty of …
NewsLocation Offset for large-budget film and television production in Australia—Application for Provisional Certificate of Eligibility
Published: 20 Oct 2017 Application made in accordance with Part 2 of the Location Offset Rules 2008 location-offset-large-budget-provisional-certificate-of-eligibility.docx (DOCX, 50.02 KB) …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch four summary of projects
Published: 30 Jul 2021 rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-four_summary-of-projects.docx (DOCX, 156.18 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-four_summary-of-projects.pdf (PDF, 340.43 …
PublicationLocation Offset for large-budget film and television production in Australia—Application for Certificate of Eligibility
Published: 20 Oct 2017 Application made in accordance with Subsection 376-230(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. location-offset-large-budget-application-certificate-of-eligibility.docx (DOCX, 61.83 KB) …
PublicationFact sheet - Protect, preserve and celebrate Indigenous languages
Published: 6 Oct 2017 The Government is delivering a $10 million election commitment over four years to protect, preserve and celebrate Indigenous languages. protect-preserve-and-promote-indigenous-languages.docx (DOCX, 797.83 KB) …
PublicationFact sheet—prohibition on the export of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestral remains and secret sacred objects
Published: 24 Dec 2017 Fact sheet—prohibition on the export ban and enforcement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestral remains and secret sacred objects. factsheet_indigenous_repatriation_prohibition_of_export.docx (DOCX, 245.23 KB) …
PublicationNational Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation 2009–2012
Published: 22 Sep 2017 The first evaluation was completed in October 2013 and explores the Strategy's outcomes from October 2009 to December 2012. The Evaluation Report includes input from the Australian, state and territory governments, following …
PublicationRenewal Grants—national recipients list—August 2021
Published: 4 Aug 2021 renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.docx (DOCX, 174.57 KB) renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.pdf (PDF, 335.06 …
PublicationCultural funding by government 2016–17 report
Published: 13 Aug 2021 The following data files may not meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements. Please email intergovernmentalengagement@arts.gov.au for more information. Cultural funding by government 2016–17 survey data (PDF 337kB) Cultural funding …
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