Australia rules out a text and data mining exception

AI training and copyright

Can AI be trained on protected works?

Closer to only with permission or pay

No AI training exception; work towards fair remuneration instead

What it says

After the Productivity Commission floated an exception in its August 2025 interim report, the government ruled out a text and data mining exception and said it would work through its Copyright and AI Reference Group towards fair remuneration. The Commission's final report (19 December 2025) recommended waiting and monitoring.

In Australia, training on protected works still needs permission.

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