The ERP contains a number of Presumptions relating to screenwriters.
These include:
- Screenwriters of Australian Television Series or Serials. If you are a screenwriter who worked on an Australian television series or serial that commenced production on or after 1 January 2008, under the Express Resolution Process (ERP) you have a presumption in your favour (Presumption 5). This means the other claimant must challenge the presumption in accordance with the ERP.
- Screenwriters of Australian Miniseries or Telemovies. If you are a screenwriter who worked on an Australian miniseries or telemovie that commenced production on or after 1 January 2010, under the ERP you have a presumption in your favour (Presumption 6). This means the other claimant must challenge the presumption in accordance with the ERP.
- Screenwriters of Australian Children’s Television. If you are a screenwriter who worked on an Australian children’s television series that commenced production on or after 1 January 2011, under the Express Resolution Process (ERP) there is a presumption not in your favour (Presumption 4). This means you must challenge the presumption in accordance with the ERP if you believe that you have retained the right to collect script royalties.
- Screenwriters of Australian Cinematographic Films, Documentaries and Short Programs. Should standard industry screenwriter contracts be agreed for Australian feature films, documentaries, children’s television programs or short programs that provide for payment of Screenrights royalties to screenwriters, the ERP will be updated to reflect this arrangement. This means a new presumption would be created.
- Screenwriters of New Zealand Programs. Should standard industry screenwriter contracts be agreed for New Zealand programs that provide for payment of Screenrights royalties to screenwriters, the ERP will be updated to reflect this arrangement. This means a new presumption would be created.