Last updated on October 1, 2025
In Australia, linking to an image hosted on another site generally does not by itself amount to copyright infringement if the link simply directs users to a lawful public source; however, embedding (inline linking) that causes the image to appear on your site may raise copyright questions because the image is effectively communicated to your audience. Museums often hold copyright or moral‑rights interests in artworks and grant reuse under licences; commercial use (displaying images to promote goods/services) typically requires permission or a licence even when linking. Best practice for commercial websites is to obtain explicit permission or use museum‑provided media with licenced terms, ensure proper attribution and check the terms of use of the source site to avoid infringement and moral‑rights claims.
https://www.copyright.org.au/ (Copyright Agency Ltd)
2024‑08‑20