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What is PICA?

PICA (ABN: 91 002 962 754) is a national association of the senior management of companies actively involved in importing, manufacturing and distributing photographic and imaging equipment. Its objective is to grow the imaging business. It continually examines ways in which companies in competition with each other can work together for the benefit of the industry as a whole.

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A Photographer's Rights to Snap Others

While some councils and even event organisers are dreaming up rules and regulations for photographers, former lawyer Andrew Nemeth has put together an incisive guide to a NSW photographer's rights on the web. "In a nutshell, says Andrew, "the right to photograph strangers" is purely a subjective question of étiquette & taste. Aside from "commercial usage", there's no legal requirement to obtain consent."

For the complete picture, follow the link: NSW Photographer's Rights - Australian street photography legal issues