A Reasonable Fee: Regulation of Collecting Societies in New Zealand

Abstract

This paper will seek to illuminate what constitutes a reasonable fee in the context of a Copyright Tribunal determination. It will specifically analyse the recent determination of the Tribunal of the licensing scheme for commercial radio stations. The nature of the collecting societies, and the commercial radio environment will be canvassed. The case facts will be noted, and an analysis of the decision. Further there will be an analysis of the test in other jurisdictions, and other alternative revenues for disputes resolution.