Second Reading Speeches

Copyright Legislation Amendment (Fair Go for Fair Use) Bill 2013

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
LUDLAM, Sen Scott
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
43

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Summary

Amends the

Copyright Act 1968
to: provide that digital locks or technical protection measures that restrict accessibility for the visually impaired and disabled are removed; provide legal protection to universities, libraries, schools, cultural institutions, content service providers and internet service providers from being sued when other persons have accessed certain online content; remove geocodes from the use of overseas content; and provide for a fair use exception.

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