This two page fact sheet gives guidance on applying an open license to research outputs, with a focus on Creative Commons Licensing. It provides basic information about copyright in Australia and the conditions under which an author can license their work. It discusses how to choose an appropriate Creative Commons licence and how to apply  CC markings to research outputs.

The document was developed to support  climate change adaptation researchers funded under the Australian Commonwealth Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) Planning for Climate Change Fund to integrate best practice in climate change adaptation data and information management into their project activities.