Information found on Australian Copyright council website

Can I copy material from the internet for research?

The material can be printed or saved to a disk if it is for research and study. However, copying material will need to be under fair use and permission will need to be given by the webmaster or author to be able to copy the material.


What constitutes research and fair use?

'Research' can mean and serve as purpose for study or for personal interest regarding a topic.
Fair use means using the material for your on purpose and it does not interfere wiith the legitimate market of the item. It also states that only 10% of a book may be copied and distributed before it breaches copyright laws.

Can students ( university or school ) use music in videos that they make?

Yes, as long as the video is being used for study (and not just for a school concert, etc). The use of the music has to be 'fair', such as a school or university assignment that you do not intend to show anywhere else. It cannot be sold for profit.