FAQs

What are secondary royalties?

Secondary royalties arise from the secondary usage of your audiovisual work. In Australia, secondary royalties are generated from government use, educational use and retransmission. In New Zealand, you may receive royalties for educational usage. Many more types of secondary usages exist around the world.

Will I receive money every year?

The nature of secondary royalties is unpredictable but if we have distributable royalties for you, we will let you know.

How do you know what I’ve written?

Our extensive database is kept up to date by our staff but we also rely on our members letting us know when they've written something new.

Can my royalties go to my agent?

We will transfer your royalties into your nominated bank account.

How much does it cost to join AWGACS?

It is free to join AWGACS.