Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I'd like to bring in artists from overseas and want to get approval from the AMA:
A. You need to talk to the Musicians Union – MEAA - www.alliance.org.au or 1300 656 512
Q. I have written a song and want to know what to do about rights, etc.:
A. Go to APRA (Australasian Performing Rights Association) (more consumer friendly)
or Australian Songwriters Association (more of an adhoc group)
Q. I am looking for a music teacher:
A. Australian Music Teachers Registry - www.amtr.com.auor Australian Music Teachers Association - www.musicteachers.com.au
Q. I am looking for information about the Retail award I should be under and what that award consists of.
A. Contact the Australian Retailers Association - www.retail.org.au or 1300 368 041
Q. How do I go about getting a course accredited in NSW?
A. Go to the department website and search on accreditation, there is a lot of information there and application forms - www.det.nsw.edu.auThere is also information about becoming an endorsed provider - www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/CPD_Becoming-a-Provider.html
Q. I am buying a new system but don’t want to get caught buying something that may become redundant. What should I buy?
A. Please refer to the document ‘Wireless Audio Devices and the Digital Dividend’. The last couple of paragraphs refer to your issue. The Govt still has to do more work on this and until that is completed – late this year early next there is no guaranteed position.
The best advice is buy a product with a frequency below 694MHz and with as much spectral agility (40MHz or better is ideal) as you can afford. Rule of thumb: the more spectral agility the higher the price.