IINET vs AFACT
iTnews brings you daily coverage from the Federal Court in Sydney. The results of this landmark case will determine if service providers are responsible for the content distributed on their networks.
Plunder downunder: How to read the iiTrial piracy verdict 
By Ry Crozier | Apr 24, 2012 | Comment Now 
Five legal experts shake down three years of lawsuits.
 
iiTrial: iiNet threatens walk away from copyright talks 
 
iiTrial: AFACT cites NBN in piracy crackdown talks 
 
iiTrial: iiNet wins High Court appeal 
By John Hilvert, James Hutchinson | Apr 20, 2012 | Comment Now 
Updated: No liability found.
 
iiNet, Film industry face financial hangover 
By John Hilvert | Apr 20, 2012 | Comment Now 
Opinion: Whoever wins, it's all about who pays.
 
ISPs the 'soft target' in copyright debate: Hackett 
By James Hutchinson | Apr 19, 2012 | Comment Now 
Final calls for industry certainty.
 
High Court iiTrial judgment set for next week 
 
iiTrial: High Court weighs ISP responsibilities 
By John Hilvert | Dec 5, 2011 | Comment Now 
Analysis: What can one internet service provider do?
 
iiTrial: AFACT dismisses individual user suits 
 
iiTrial: ISPs 'set up' by rights holders 
By John Hilvert | Dec 2, 2011 | Comment Now 
Twist in contest over copyright enforcement.
 
iiTrial: Court mulls 'partially effective' ISP warnings 
By John Hilvert | Dec 1, 2011 | Comment Now 
iiNet, APRA have their day in High Court.
 
iiTrial: AFACT grilled on 'reasonable steps' for iiNet 
By John Hilvert | Dec 1, 2011 | Comment Now 
Business models pursued by content owners questioned.
 
iiTrial: Comms Alliance, APRA allowed to intervene 
 
Rights holders vetted in ISP copyright plan 
By Ry Crozier | Nov 25, 2011 | Comment Now 
Content owners asked to jump hoops.
 
'Authorisation' a lost opportunity in AFACT appeal 
By John Hilvert, James Hutchinson | Nov 25, 2011 | Comment Now 
Analysis: Will the appeal solve anything?
 
High Court gives hope to iiTrial interveners 
By John Hilvert, James Hutchinson | Nov 24, 2011 | Comment Now 
Half-day hearing added to schedule.
 
Comms Alliance prepares industry push in iiTrial 
By James Hutchinson | Oct 12, 2011 | Comment Now 
Plans to meet with rights owners, Government.
 
iiTrial heads to High Court hearings in December 
 
Microsoft's legal eagle moves to MIPI 
 
High Court grants film industry appeal in iiTrial 
By James Hutchinson | Aug 12, 2011 | Comment Now 
UPDATE: Copyright case heads to Canberra.
 
Film studios win big discount on iiNet's legal fees 
By Ry Crozier | Jun 1, 2011 | 5 Comments 
iiNet wins cases, loses money.
 
iiTrial costs back before Federal Court 
By Ry Crozier | May 31, 2011 | Comment Now 
Full bench hearing set.
 
AFACT to try taking iiTrial to High Court 
By Ry Crozier | Mar 24, 2011 | 13 Comments 
Seeks to overturn authorisation ruling.
 
Opinion: Copyright or copy wrong 
By David Havyatt | Mar 18, 2011 | 12 Comments 
The wash-up of the iiNet case reveals conflicting legal and moral views about copyright and ISP liability, writes David Havyatt.
 
iiNet proposes demerit system for alleged pirates 
By Ry Crozier | Mar 15, 2011 | 5 Comments 
Calls for "independent body" to police allegations.
Sign up to receive iTnews email bulletins
   FOLLOW US...

Latest VideosSee all videos »

Latest Comments
Polls
Should the Government enact new legislation to protect copyright holders in the digital age?

   |   View results
Yes
  19%
 
No
  81%
TOTAL VOTES: 480

Vote