In the Report the ALRC tabled on 13 February 2014 as a result of the 18-month inquiry they conducted into copyright reform for the Digital Economy, the ALRC makes 30 recommendations. The primary recommendation is for the introduction of a fair use exception to Australian copyright law.

What is the current model in Australia?

Following the Copyright panel at Vivid Ideas (great to see copyright featuring at #vividideas!) we have republished the blog post for the event, because we think it shows some of the burning issues the panel worked through during the session, as well as a fun look at mythbusting some common misconceptions.  As follows.......

With the internet changing the way we create, share and access information, the question is, when it comes to copyright, as a consumer, are you breaking the law? As a creative, are you protected?

One achievement emerged from the otherwise unsuccessful 27th meeting Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights in Geneva, the signing of the Marrakesh Treaty by the EU, India, Greece and France.