Government to consult more with industry ahead of copyright legislation changes

The Turnbull government will hold further discussions with stakeholders prior to introducing legislation on the extension of the safe harbour provisions of the Copyright Act.

The extension of the safe harbour regime “would provide a useful mechanism for rights holders to have material that infringes on their copyright removed from online service providers”, a statement from the government said, and also protect online service providers, not just internet service providers.

Be a member to keep reading

Join Mumbrella Pro to access the Mumbrella archive and read our premium analysis of everything under the media and marketing umbrella.

Become a member

Get the latest media and marketing industry news (and views) direct to your inbox.

Sign up to the free Mumbrella newsletter now.

"*" indicates required fields

 

SUBSCRIBE

Sign up to our free daily update to get the latest in media and marketing.