Title claims for the 2026-27 programs need to be lodged by 31 March 2026 for eligible books or editions you have not claimed. You may submit title claims for books published between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2025. Ebooks and audiobook title claims can now be submitted for Lending Rights.
Edition(s) not previously claimed, published between | Closing date for submitting claims | First eligible program year - providing cut-off date is met | First payment - if payment is due and claim cut-off met |
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2025 | 31 March 2026 | 2026-27 | June 2027 |
Please refer to Lending Rights Funding and Frequently asked questions for more information
In line with the Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy we aim to reduce postage and send annual payment advice by email. Please log in and update your email address and contact preference to email (under Edit Contact Details). While you are logged in please also check that your banking details are correct. Contact the Lending Rights team on 1800 672 842 or by email at lendingrights@arts.gov.au if you prefer to receive your annual payment advice by post.
If you have never registered for Lending Rights, please click below to start your registration process to submit your claim. You only need to register once for lending rights. If you have issues registering please call 1800672842 for assistance or email your query to lendingrights@arts.gov.au
New Claimant - Register
Registered claimants can access their accounts by signing in using your claimant number and password (your claimant number identifies you in our database and links all books for which you have claimed). If you are having difficulties logging into your account, please call 1800672842 for assistance or email your query to lendingrights@arts.gov.au
Existing Claimant - Sign In