Australia’s public broadcaster ABC has rejected calls for a copyright carveout that would let AI companies train on its content without permission.

ABC managing director Kate Gilchrist told a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday that the existing copyright system “is completely adequate.” She said AI firms can simply negotiate licences to use content, as they do with music.

Gilchrist opposed an “opt-out” clause, saying the burden would fall on rightsholders to track down AI systems and say no. She said the ABC believed its material had already been scraped, but proving it was almost impossible.

The Australian government has ruled out a text-and-data-mining exception. The committee will report to parliament in November, and a new bill is expected within months.

The inquiry is also hearing from other media outlets and artist groups. Australia’s government ruled out a text-and-data-mining exception earlier this year. Gilchrist said licensing deals were the fair way to share value. The committee’s report, due in November, could shape Australia’s first dedicated AI and copyright laws.