# Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-28**: New ARIA chart rules take effect — The eligibility standard announced on 25 August comes into force, applying the human-made threshold to Australian chart submissions.
- **2026-08-25**: ARIA announces chart eligibility rules — The Australian Recording Industry Association says music must be substantially human made to qualify for the ARIA Charts, excluding wholly AI-generated tracks while allowing supporting-role AI.
- **2026-07**: AI-generated Like a Prayer cover tops Australian charts — A cover of Madonna's Like a Prayer reached the top of the Australian charts but drew scrutiny after it was revealed to use AI-generated vocals and drums.
- **2026-07**: Industry labelling system for generative AI content unveiled — Several major music industry organisations launched a labelling system for content created with generative AI, seeking broad adoption.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia Bans AI Music From Charts: 33%+ of Apple Music Uploads Targeted
2026-08-25 18:00:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Australia's ARIA will exclude wholly AI-generated music from official charts from 28 August 2026 while allowing AI in a supporting role. The private rule creates a commercial authorship threshold that raises legal questions about definitions, due process, licensing and precedent for AI regulation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/australia-aria-ai-chart-ban-legal-analysis

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