In May 2006, the government announced it would make amendments to the Copyright Act to stregthen its anti-piracy provisions. These include changes to presumptions relating to subsistence and ownership of copyright, large-scale internet piracy and pay tv piracy. The speakers will address the background to the government’s announcement and the proposed amendments.

Speakers

• Fiona Phillips, Principal Legal Officer, Copyright Law Branch, Attorney-General's Department
• Adrianne Pecotic, Executive Director, Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft
• Michael Williams, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin

When: 19 October 2006, 6:15pm presentation, followed by drinks at about 7:15pm (registration from 5:45pm)

Where: Gilbert + Tobin, Level 37, 2 Park Street, Sydney

Cost: $44 (members of CSA); $66 (non-members); $10 (full-time students) (prices include GST)

How to book:

• book online at the Copyright Council's online shop, or
• download a booking form, or
• email us.

Further information

• Click here for the government's announcement about new anti-piracy measures.
• Click here for the government's annoucement on pay tv piracy.