The government is reviewing the operation of two new copyright exceptions that permit 'format shifting'. The purpose of this paper is to invite submissions on whether these sections are operating satisfactorily or whether either provision should be modified in some way. The government is reviewing the operation of two new copyright exceptions that permit ‘format...

Another perspective on the federal government's new funding scheme aimed at revitalising Australian TV and film production. Antony Funnell talks to Sydney-based film and television producer Penny Chapman.

New government funding arrangements are being put in place to try to boost production levels for Australian cinema and TV - but will they work? Antony Funnell talks to Richard Harris, CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation.

The Australian Government recently announced a comprehensive package of measures to significantly boost support for the Australian film and television industry, following the completion of the Review of Australian Government Film Funding Support. A series of media releases and fact sheets containing details of the new package are available at this site.

This report presents an overview of a September 2006 workshop which aimed to identify and scope the main issues relating to raise of new online, content-rich audiovisual services and related business and policy challenges.