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Making the intangible tangible: the economic contribution of Australia's copyright industries

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

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