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The decisions in full text of the Copyright Tribunal are at AustLII.

Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited (ACN 000 680 704) under section 154(1) of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) [2007] ACopyT 1  Judge: Emmett J ; Professor Dennis Pearce ; Dr Rhonda Smith      Date: 10 July 2007

The Copyright Tribunal was established under Part VI of the Copyright Act 1968. It has the power to:

• inquire into the amount of royalty payable in respect of the recording of musical works;
• inquire into the amount of royalty payable in respect of the recording of musical works;
• fix royalties or equitable remuneration in respect of compulsory licences;
• arbitrate disputes in relation to the terms of existing and proposed licensing schemes;
• deal with applications for the granting of licences.

The Copyright Tribunal (Procedures) Regulations Schedule 1 provides for the following two forms:

Form	Description	RTF
1	Title of proceeding
2	Summons to witness

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