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AFACT (Hollywood) are going to use this iiNet win as justification in the upcoming Copyright reform. Already, AFACT have used a similar statement by the Attorne
by Joakal 15y ago
AFACT (Hollywood) are going to use this iiNet win as justification in the upcoming Copyright reform. Already, AFACT have used a similar statement by the Attorney General's rationale for the start of copyright reform.
AFACT:
Today’s decision by the High Court exposes the failure of copyright law to keep pace with the online environment and the need for Government to act, leading film and television industry companies said following the announcement of the decision.
http://www.afact.org.au/index.php/news/high_court_decision_shows_government_needs_to_act_to_keep_pace_with_online http://www.afact.org.au/index.php/news/high_court_decision_s...
Attorney General:
“The draft terms of reference reflect the fact that technology is constantly evolving and testing the boundaries of copyright law,” Ms Roxon said. “In our fast changing, technologically driven world, it is important to ensure our copyright laws are keeping pace with change and able to respond to future challenges.”
http://www.alrc.gov.au/news-media/2011-2012/copyright-inquiry-e-news-draft-terms-reference http://www.alrc.gov.au/news-media/2011-2012/copyright-inquir...
If you want to highlight how you think Copyright Act should be, here's a source I wrote that's pro-Internet: https://pay.reddit.com/r/AUInternetAccess/comments/ruala/copyright_act_2012_or_2013_reform/ https://pay.reddit.com/r/AUInternetAccess/comments/ruala/cop...