The only way to fix copyright is to make it fair
By Nicolas Suzor, Queensland University of Technology. Dr Suzor is a Life Member and former Chair of EFA. Everyone knows there’s a problem with copyright. Artists get paid very little for their work, and legitimate consumers aren’t getting a very fair deal either. Unfortunately, nobody agrees about how we should fix it. Speaking at the […]
EFA calls for the prompt introduction of fair use into Australian copyright law
Media Release: Canberra, 13th February 2014 Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) todays calls on the federal government and opposition to support the prompt introduction of fair use into Australian copyright law. Australia’s current Copyright Act is no longer fit for purpose in an environment of increasingly rapid innovations in technology and service delivery. The current law […]
Speak Out 2 Video: Dr Matthew Rimmer
Electronic Frontiers Australia was honoured to host ANU College of Law Associate Professor Dr Matthew Rimmer as our second guest in our Speak Out event series. EFA Speak Out events use Google Hangout On Air to showcase a local or international guest discussing and answering questions about online rights.
EFA Speak Out #2: Dr Matthew Rimmer
EFA is proud to announce that we will be joined by Dr Matthew Rimmer from the ANU College of Law for our second Speak Out event. Dr Rimmer is a leading academic commentator on issues relating to intellectual property and international trade agreements. He will be discussing issues relating to copyright reform in Australia: remix culture, the […]
Speak Out 1 Video: Senator Scott Ludlam
Electronic Frontiers Australia was honoured to host Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam as our first guest in our Speak Out event series. EFA Speak Out events use Google Hangout On Air to showcase a local or international guest discussing and answering questions about online rights. Senator Ludlam has been one of Australia’s strongest political voices […]