233. Government copyright in films
Feedback & supportSection 197(5) shall not apply in relation to cinematograph films made before 10th April 1987.
Where section 197(5) does not apply in relation to a cinematograph film by reason of subsection (1) —
cinematograph film
“cinematograph film” means the aggregate of visual images embodied in an article or thing so as to be capable by the use of that article or thing —(a)of being shown as a moving picture; or(b)of being embodied in another article or thing by the use of which it can be so shown,and includes the aggregate of the sounds embodied in a sound-track associated with such visual images;
if the film was an original dramatic work as defined by section 205 — section 197(1), (2) and (3), shall apply, in relation to that work in accordance with section 221(1); and
section 197(1), (2) and (3), as modified by section 231, shall apply in relation to photographs forming part of the film in like manner as they apply in relation to photographs not forming part of a cinematograph film.[Aust. 1968, s. 235]