retransmission registration
What are retransmission royalties?
In Australia, retransmission royalties are generated when the pay television companies (cable networks) pick up a publicly available broadcast signal and provide it as part of their service. The free-to-air channels that are retransmitted in Australia are:
ABC |
Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
SBS |
Special Broadcasting Service |
7 |
Seven Network |
9 |
Nine Network |
10 |
Network Ten |
When a program is broadcast on a channel that is retransmitted, royalties are generated for that program.
Who is entitled to claim retransmission royalties?
If you own or control the right to retransmit a program in Australia you should register the program for retransmission royalties with Screenrights.
How do I register?
Members
Member Services has been contacting members to update current registrations. Future programs will need to be registered as they are completed.
Non-Members
To join and register your programs with Screenrights, download the Membership Kit. It is free and simple.
Your registration options
Screenrights has a variety of options available for your registrations. If you have a large catalogue of works please contact us to discuss the possibility of an electronic data transfer.
Need to talk to someone?
If you are unclear whether you need to register for retransmission royalties, you can speak to the Member Services team on +61 2 9904 0133, email memberservices@screenrights.org or complete the Member Services Request Form.
More Information
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"I was thrilled to receive the distribution summary, and of course the royalty payment, and I strongly urge everyone to register their programs with Screenrights. It only takes a few minutes to become a Screenrights member and it gives you back real benefits."
- Daniella Ortega Producer and Co-Director Daniella Ortega Productions Pty Ltd
