# ICMP Warns Australia on AI Copyright Rules

> Australia's publishing body ICMP warns government against premature AI copyright rules.
- Title: ICMP Warns Australia on AI Copyright Rules · Musically
- Summary: Australia's publishing body ICMP warns government against premature AI copyright rules. Australia's publishing body ICMP says proposed AI copyright opt-out…
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- Source: Musically — https://musically.com/2026/10/16/publishing-body-icmp-blasts-potential-ai-rules-in-australia
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- Topics: icmp, australia, ai, copyright, opt-out, arai, anthonny albanese, music, business, technology
## ICMP warns Australia
Australia's publishing body ICMP warns government about potential AI copyright opt-out system.

> legitimising larceny
## Opt-out system risks
ICMP says proposed opt-out system would legitimize copyright theft and delay policy until US lawsuits resolve.
## Policy shift
Australia previously supported PM Albanese's stance that no company should use Australian creative works without artist control.

> no company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train ai without the artist's control
## Key takeaway

Australia's publishing body ICMP says proposed AI copyright opt-out system would legitimize copyright theft.