The issue of copyright in broadcasts is again in the headlines, with the recent decision over Optus' TV Now service (Singtel Optus Pty Ltd v National Rugby League Investments Pty Ltd (No 2) [2012] FCA 34).
7 Feb 2012
A new consultation paper, Revising the scope of the copyright 'safe harbour scheme', proposes remedying a gap in the safe harbour provisions of the Copyright Act.
17 Oct 2011
The Convergence Review is seeking the public's views on five new discussion papers to help guide its deliberations of the future shape of Australia's media and communications sectors, with comments due by 28 October 2011.
26 Sep 2011
Having announced that it will commission an independent media review, the Australian Government has today released the terms of reference for it, and that it will have some overlap with the Convergence Review that is also underway.
14 Sep 2011
Australia's interactive gambling laws are under review, with the release of the discussion paper Review of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
13 Sep 2011
