Copyright Review

The Australian Attorney-General has announced a new review of the Copyright Act 1968, to be headed by the excellent Jill McKeough -

University of Technology Sydney Dean of Law, Professor Jill McKeough will lead an Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) review into the operation of copyright in the digital environment.

“In our fast changing, technologically driven world, it’s important to ensure our copyright laws are keeping pace with change,” Attorney-General Nicola Roxon said.

“I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Professor McKeough to lead this inquiry and provide advice to government on the effectiveness of our copyright laws.

“Professor McKeough’s expertise in intellectual property, consumer protection and commercial law, make her eminently qualified to lead this in-depth review of the Copyright Act.

“The Gillard Government is determined to get the balance right between providing incentives for creators and innovators and encouraging new opportunities within a digital economy including via the National Broadband Network.

“The inquiry will consider whether the exceptions in the Federal Copyright Act are adequate and appropriate in the fast paced digital environment,” Ms Roxon said.

Draft terms of reference will be released for consultation shortly.