Terms of reference for ALRC copyright review released *

Australia - July 18 2012
Recently we reported on the proposed ALRC Review of Australian copyright law to be led by Professor Jill McKeough.

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New Personal Property Securities Register now up and running, but what do I do now? *

Australia - March 21 2012
On 30 January 2012, the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA), which fundamentally changes the landscape for registration, determination of priority and enforcement of security interests in personal property in Australia, commenced substantive operation.

Co-authors: Timothy Creek.

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Prof. Jill McKeough to lead Australian Law Reform Commission review of copyright law and exceptions *

Australia - March 21 2012
Australia’s Attorney-General, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, has appointed Professor Jill McKeough to lead an upcoming inquiry into Australia’s copyright laws.

Co-authors: Ally Akbarzadeh.

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Sydney restaurant reordered to cease using Heston Blumenthal's "Fat Duck" *

Australia - March 5 2012
A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia involving the owners of renowned international chef Heston Blumenthal's UK restaurant "The Fat Duck" reinforces the importance of complying with Court orders.

Co-authors: Miriam Zanker.

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Australian radio stations not required to pay copyright royalties to simulcast online *

Australia - February 24 2012
The Federal Court of Australia has recently determined that a simulcast is a "broadcast" within the meaning of the term in the Copyright Act, and as such, falls within the scope of non-exclusive broadcasting licences issued to Australian commercial radio stations by the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia ("PPCA").

Co-authors: Aaron Yates.

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