Under the Copyright Act 1968, the creator of a work is the sole and exclusive owner of the copyright in that work. The copyright becomes the property of the creator immediately and automatically as soon as the work in question is written down. In cases of employment, the person or entity that hires the individual to create the work will be the owner of the copyright in that work. This form will assist in drafting a Contract for Services Agreement hiring a musician to create a musical work as an independent contractor.

Among others, this form includes the following provisions:

• Contract for Services
• Assignment
• Payment and Delivery
• Musician’s Representations and Warranties
• Independent Contractor

This lawyer-prepared packet contains:

1. General Instructions
2. Information
3. Contract for Services Agreement – Musician for use in Australia

Law Compliance: This form complies with the state and territory laws of Australia