It has a particular focus with relevance for the GLAM sector in Australia.
[3][4] Formed in 1994 to attend to copyright issues affecting the library, archive and information sectors, the ALCC became an incorporated body in 2015.
[5] The ALCC is focused upon law reform in the Australian legal system.
[7][8] Legislation relative to copyright issues with Australia being signatory to international treaties, has seen the committee attend to low level publicised legislation such as the Disability and Other Measures Act.
[9] The ALCC is based at the National Library of Australia in Canberra.