Kim Weatherall analyzes the proposed Australian reforms to their copyright exceptions.
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Weatherall on the Australian TPM Provisions
Kim Weatherall has started a series of posts on the impact of proposed Australian anti-circumvention legislation. She starts with consumers, who unsurprisingly will be worse off under the new law.
Australia A.G. Releases Draft TPM Legislation
While Canada is still weeks or months from new legislation (hence the 30 Days of DRM project), Australia's Attorney General has just released draft anti-circumvention legislation. Australia faces different circumstances from Canada since its free trade agreement with the U.S. requires new laws by the end of the year. The […]
Australia Leads, Canada Dithers in Spam Fight
While Canada dithers in dealing with spam, Australia continues to lead. Australia has taken an aggressive anti-spam approach and has been rewarded by dropping from the ranks of the country’s most responsible for spam. Canadian governments have done little to deal with the issue and we consistently find ourselves ranked […]
Internet Tariffs for Schools Spreads to Australia
It appears that Canada's Access Copyright is not alone in seeking new license fees from schools for use of the Internet. AC's Australian counterpart, the Copyright Agency, is seeking compensation for teachers instructing students to browse the Internet. While it may sound like it, this story does not come from […]