The Digital Media Remuneration (DMR) scheme is a tariff scheme established by the Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) in Australia. It aims to compensate creators of digital content, including journalists, photographers, and other content producers, for the use of their work by digital platforms. The DMR scheme covers various types of digital publications, and in this answer, we will discuss the types of digital publications that qualify for compensation under the DMR tariff.
News websites and apps
News websites and apps that publish original news content are eligible for compensation under the DMR tariff. These include websites and apps of newspapers, news agencies, and other news organizations that produce original news content. The DMR tariff covers the use of news content on digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.
Magazines and journals
Magazines and journals that publish original content are also eligible for compensation under the DMR tariff. These include magazines and journals that cover a wide range of topics, such as fashion, lifestyle, business, and current affairs. The DMR tariff covers the use of magazine and journal content on digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.
Blogs and other online publications
Blogs and other online publications that produce original content are also eligible for compensation under the DMR tariff. These include personal blogs, niche blogs, and other online publications that produce original content on a regular basis. The DMR tariff covers the use of blog and online publication content on digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.
Multimedia content
Multimedia content, such as videos, podcasts, and interactive content, are also eligible for compensation under the DMR tariff. These include original multimedia content produced by journalists, photographers, and other content producers. The DMR tariff covers the use of multimedia content on digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.
Digital archives
Digital archives that contain original content are also eligible for compensation under the DMR tariff. These include digital archives of newspapers, magazines, and other publications that contain original content. The DMR tariff covers the use of digital archive content on digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.
Newsletters
Newsletters that produce original content are also eligible for compensation under the DMR tariff. These include newsletters produced by news organizations, journalists, and other content producers. The DMR tariff covers the use of newsletter content on digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.
In conclusion, the DMR tariff covers a wide range of digital publications, including news websites and apps, magazines and journals, blogs and other online publications, multimedia content, digital archives, and newsletters. Any digital platform that uses original content produced by creators covered under the DMR scheme is required to pay compensation under the DMR tariff.
