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ARIA Hall of Fame inducts stars, clarifies AI music eligibility.

6/12/2026

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The ARIA Hall of Fame ceremony on June 11, 2026 inducted Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End and Vika & Linda.
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said AI-generated music may qualify for the 2026 ARIA Awards only if a human is the primary creator and AI use complies with the law.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland announced the government will not weaken copyright protections or create a text-and-data-mining exemption.
Guests included Minister Tony Burke and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, with ABC broadcasting the ceremony.

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The ARIA Hall of Fame ceremony on June 11, 2026 inducted Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End and Vika & Linda.
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said AI-generated music may qualify for the 2026 ARIA Awards only if a human is the primary creator and AI use complies with the law.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland announced the government will not weaken copyright protections or create a text-and-data-mining exemption.
Guests included Minister Tony Burke and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, with ABC broadcasting the ceremony.