JUDGEMENTS | Men at Work (Emi Songs Australia v Larrikin Music Publishing)

Aussie band Men at Work's most famous song is arguably Down Under. But what if it wasn't actually their song? This was the claim made by Larrikin Music, who are the copyright holders of the nursery rhyme Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree. In this episode of Crime Insiders Judgement, go inside the plagiarism battle that remains a cautionary tale in copyright law.  This episode references suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.