Copyright consternation

Can I copy material from the internet for research?



Yes, as long as it is limited to a 'reasonable portion' of the material.


What constitutes research and fair use?

Meaning of “research” and “study”
In one case, the Court said that “research” and “study” in the Copyright Act have the same meaning as in the
Macquarie dictionary. Thus “research” means:
“diligent and systematic enquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover facts or
principles...”
and “study” includes:
“(1.) The application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or
reflection; (2.) the cultivation of a particular branch of learning, science, or art:...(3.) a particular
course of effort to acquire knowledge...(5.) a thorough examination and analysis of a particular
subject...”
You do not need to be enrolled in a course – you could be researching or studying something for yourself.

Can students ( university or school ) use music in videos that they make?
Yes, students can use copyrighted music in videos that they make


Source:
Australian Copyright Council - INFORMATION SHEET G53v07 Research or study