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The Copyright Coordinator is Murdoch University's Designated Representative for the purpose of receiving notifications from third parties in relation to content transmitted, cached, hosted, or referred to on the Murdoch University Network.

Postal Address:
Kate Makowiecka
Copyright Coordinator
Murdoch University
PO Box 1014
Canning Vale
Western Australia, 6970 		Email:
copyright@murdoch.edu.au
 
Phone Number:
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Exception:
For Associated Content, Category P (ie. material prepared or produced by students in relation to teaching and learning activities for a unit in which they are enrolled), the University Statute No. 18 - Intellectual Property - Section 3, Ownership and Disclosure of Intellectual Property applies, and such Content should include a link to the University's Copyright & Disclaimer Notice.

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URL: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/admin/policies/murdochnet/glossary.html#assocsubcats

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