The Copyright Society of Australia (CSA) is a not-for-profit society dedicated to the study of copyright law and related matters. The CSA is an independent organisation and does not seek to represent the interests of any particular special interest group. The purpose of the CSA is to provide a forum for education, discussion and exchange of ideas and information about copyright issues. The members of the CSA are copyright professionals.
WHAT WE DO
EVENTS
The Copyright Society of Australia runs a number of events (generally between four and six a year) on a variety of copyright-related topics.
SYMPOSIA
The Copyright Society of Australia hosts the Copyright Law & Practice Symposium every two years.
COPYRIGHT REPORTER
The CSA publishes the Copyright Reporter. Copyright Reporter issues contain articles, case notes, and other information about copyright. READ MORE…
TWO UPCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
16 September 2026
MELBOURNE EVENT JUDGES' PANEL: Copyright From The Bench
6PM, Wednesday 16 September 2026
Mallesons (MELBOURNE OFFICE)
Level 27, Collins Arch, 447 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
In person and via ZOOM
The Copyright Society of Australia is delighted to bring its Judge’s Panel to Melbourne for a rare opportunity for the Melbourne copyright profession to hear directly from the bench. Joining us will be The Honourable Justice Rofe of the Federal Court of Australia and The Honourable Justice Attiwill of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Justice Rofe will moderate the discussion as well as share her own perspective from the Federal Court, in conversation with Justice Attiwill. We hope to unpack the key differences between how copyright matters are across jurisdictions. This promises to be an insightful and practical conversation about copyright litigation from the other side of the bench — and a chance to hear directly from two judges about the realities of presenting intellectual property disputes before the courts.
All members and friends are welcome
TICKET PRICES
In-person
All Tickets $55
Canapes and drinks will be provided
Online (Live Stream)
Members $35
Non-Members $60
22 September 2026
LUNCHTIME WEBINAR
Copyright Infringement and Product Packaging After Aldi Foods
1PM, Tuesday 22 September 2026
Please join:
David Larish, Barrister, 5 Wentworth
Maggie Chan, Partner, Mallesons
for this Copyright Society of Australia Rapid Response Webinar.
Our experts will examine the recent decision of the Full Federal Court in Aldi Foods Pty Limited v Hampden Holdings I.P. Pty Limited [2026] FCAFC 103, including whether copyright infringement claims can and should be brought alongside — or instead of — misleading conduct or passing off claims when seeking to restrain lookalike product packaging.
All members and friends are welcome
TICKET PRICES (LIVESTREAM ONLY)
Members* $35
Non-Members $60
