For anyone taking photos in public places this is a must read and may I suggest you print the PDF version and keep it in your camera bag.

http://www.artslaw.com.au/legalinformation/StreetPhotographersRights.asp

Here is the printable version

http://www.artslaw.com.au/_documents/files/StreetPhotographersRights.pdf

There are more and more stories of arrests of photographers unjustly.. for example 19 year old photographer was arrested in NSW  near Sydney at a train station for taking photos of buildings. They thought he was a terrorist.

From Ken Duncan ...

Photography in Australia is under attack and photographers are losing their rights to freedom of expression. If you feel you're being treated like a criminal, a predator or a terrorist, here's your chance to have your say.

Join Ken Duncan and some of Australia's leading photographers at this Arts Freedom Australia Protest Rally to demand fair access for all to iconic public locations like Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beach and Uluru.

Sunday, August 29th
Campbells Cove, Sydney Harbour
10am-12pm

Come along with your camera and tripod to fight for our rights and demand an end to the growing number of unjust rules and regulations which are making our passion for photography increasingly difficult.

Whether you're a full-time or part-time professional or strictly amateur, this issue affects EVERYONE. More importantly, this rally is also for everyone who values visual imagery - not just photographers.

Please help us to spread the word of this extremely important event so it's a huge success.

If we all raise our voices loud enough, we will be heard!

Rally for Concerned Photographers

http://www.artsfreedomaustralia.com/blog/?p=99#more-99

http://photographernotaterrorist.org/