This parliamentary question concerns the use of a photograph, potentially by the police, and whether copyright restrictions apply. The answer indicates no copyright exists and the Commissioner of Police cannot prevent its publication.

AnsweredQoN 485Legislative Assembly
Asked
8 November 2005
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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(b) if not, what action would be taken in relation to the use of such a photograph?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
24 November 2005
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
16 days
Police further advise that no copyright exists over this material and the Commissioner of Police is not legally in a position to prevent the publication of the material.

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