Abstract
This article aims to clarify the means by which broadcasts and broadcasting organisations are protected within the framework of copyright law in Australia, compared to Japan. In Australia, the conduct of broadcasting is protected through the recognition of copyright in "broadcasts" as opposed to Japan where broadcasting organisations are granted neighbouring rights in relation to the conduct of broadcasting. Also, Australia recognises copyright in "sound recordings" or "cinematograph films" used for broadcasts which have been recorded before being broadcast as distinct from copyright in "broadcasts". This article examines the structure of protection in order of "broadcasts" "sound recordings" and " cinematograph films", then considers the characteristics of the protection system in Australia, in comparison to that, of Japan.
