Copyright Act 2021 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 7 · Additional Rights Relating to Copyright Works and Protected Performances
417. Offence
Feedback & supportSubject to this section, a person commits an offence if the person —
wilfully infringes a provision of this Division; and
does so to obtain a commercial advantage or private financial gain.
Subsection (1) does not apply to any act done by or on behalf of —
a non‑profit library or archive;
an educational institution;
an institution aiding persons with print disabilities;
an institution aiding persons with intellectual disabilities; or
a public and non‑commercial broadcasting organisation that is prescribed.
A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —
for an infringement of section 411, to a fine not exceeding $20,000; and
for an infringement of section 412 or 413, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.