Media release – EFA argues for private copying rights
Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has lodged a submission to the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department (AGD), arguing that Australian consumers be given the right to make digital copies of their films, photographs, and computer and video games for their private use. The submission is in response to the AGD’s review of sections 47J and 110AA of the […]
Media Release – EFA Attacks Clean-Feed Proposal
Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today attacked a government plan, championed by Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, that would mandate “clean feed” filtered Internet connections to all homes and schools. This scheme, which will supposedly censor the Internet of pornography and other “inappropriate material”, goes further than the Coalition’s previous policies, by requiring individuals to opt-out of […]
Media Release – EFA welcomes racial vilification verdict
Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today welcomed a court decision that the operator of an Australian Internet forum site was not liable for comments containing racial discrimination which were posted in the forum by a third party.
Media Release – EFA Slams Police Censorship Bill
Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today slammed a Bill introduced into the Senate which would give members of the Australian Federal Police powers to ban access to Internet content.
Media Release – EFA welcomes Whirlpool lawsuit back-down
Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today welcomed the decision by software vendor 2Clix Australia Pty Ltd (2Clix) to abandon their lawsuit against Internet forum site Whirlpool.net.au.