Blog PostCopyright durationLegislationPerpetual copyrightPublic Domain Day 2019The public domain 01 Jan 2019 Welcome to 2019 – not just a day, but a year of the Public Domain At last, a Public Domain Day to celebrate!
Blog Post 03 Dec 2018 2019 Forum Keynotes and Registration! The moment you've been waiting for has arrived - registration for the ADA Copyright Forum 2019 is now open.
Media StatementOnline Infringement Act 2018 28 Nov 2018 Government drops public interest safeguards from website blocking The Australian Digital Alliance is disappointed that the government has proceeded with its plans to remove important public interest safeguards from Australia's website blocking scheme.
Blog PostDigital rights managementJailbreakingPreservationRight to repairUnlocked devicesVideo gamesVoice assistant devices 01 Nov 2018 US copyright determination adds new exceptions to circumventing TPMs, including repairing consumer devices The US Librarian of Congress has declared repairing technology is not an infringement of technical protection measures (TPMs).
Blog PostFair dealingFair useFair Use/Fair Dealing Week 02 Mar 2018 It's an important Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week for Australia
Blog Post 19 Feb 2018 A Fabulous Forum Starts a Big Year for Copyright As we finish up another February, it is once again time to reflect on the success of this year’s ADA Copyright Forum, and look forward to the reform agenda for the year ahead.
Blog PostPublic Domain DayPublic Domain Day 2018 31 Jan 2018 Public Domain Day 2018 – anticipating 2019
Blog PostCopyright Amendment (Disability Access and Other Measures) Act 2017Copyright and IP treatiesDisability accessMarrakesh Treaty 22 Dec 2017 Today the disability access amendments to the Copyright Act come into force Today is an exciting day for Australia’s copyright community – the majority of provisions in the Copyright Amendment (Disability Access and Other Measures) Act 2017 come into force, and with them the most significant changes to Australian copyright law in over a decade.
Media Statement 07 Dec 2017 Safe harbour reforms a welcome interim measure The Australian Digital Alliance (ADA) welcomes the proposed amendments in the Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill tabled yesterday as an initial step towards reform of Australia’s copyright safe harbours.
Media StatementCopyright policyEducationLibrariesSafe harbourTechnology 05 Dec 2017 Schools, Universities and Libraries Join Startups in Call for Safe Harbour Copyright Reform A coalition of schools, universities, libraries and startups have today launched a campaign calling on the government to extend Australia’s copyright safe harbours.
