I agree with this decision. In Australia, although the Federal Court is not the highest court in the land (that's the High Court), it is generally recognized as

I agree with this decision. In Australia, although the Federal Court is not the highest court in the land (that's the High Court), it is generally recognized as having particular expertise in IP. Therefore, I think that although the studios will definitely attempt to appeal this, the High Court may well refuse to hear it. While I agree with the decision, I think that ISPs do make money from piracy - honestly, in practice, what are most of the massive data plans (180GB per month) used for...? I've met a few people who have every game/movie that comes out. They don't actually play or watch them though, I think it's more a collector impulse. http://www.iinet.net.au/broadband/plans.html http://www.iinet.net.au/broadband/plans.html disclaimer iinet is my ISP