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Saturday, July 19, 2008
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Leading News Item
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YouTube privacy deal reached
According to Reuters, defendants and plaintiffs in two related copyright infringement lawsuits against YouTube have reached a deal to protect the privacy of millions of YouTube watchers during evidence discovery.
July 18, 2008
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Legal News
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Bankers call for national OH&S laws The Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) has called for the implementation of nationally consistent OHS legislation in its submission to the National Review of Model Occupational Health and Safety Laws, which is being conducted by an advisory panel for the Federal Government.
July 15, 2008
ACMA finds Ten breached Children's Television Standards The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that Network 10 (Melbourne) Pty Ltd (the licensee) did not comply with the Children's Television Standards 2005 (the CTS) in October 2006 in relation to an advertisement for Nestle Milo Cereal (Milo Cereal) broadcast during a C period (the licensee's designated children's viewing time).
July 15, 2008
ACMA revises proposed channels for digital TV The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released revised proposals to allot and assign digital channels for television repeater services in 94 areas in Remote Central and Eastern Australia, and welcomes submissions on the proposals.
July 15, 2008
Trademark policing not eBay's problem, says court The Australian reports that a federal judge said companies such as jeweller Tiffany are responsible for policing their trademarks online, not auction platforms like eBay
July 15, 2008
Ignition locks for repeat drink drivers NT Transport Minister Delia Lawrie announced that repeat drink drivers will soon have to install alcohol ignition locks in their cars if they want to get their licence back.
July 15, 2008
Qld: Bligh announces major overhaul of 'outdated' adoption laws Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, has announced her Government would overhaul the State's adoption laws, some of which are over 40 years old.
July 15, 2008
Serious Offenders Review Council annual report released NSW Justice Minister John Hatzistergos announced that the number of serious offenders in NSW prisons last year grew to the highest figure ever recorded.
July 15, 2008
NT: No second chance for serious violent offenders NT Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, said there will be no second chance for people who commit serious violent assaults under tough new laws.
July 15, 2008
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Previous News
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ACCC to oversee access to Telstra exchange facilities
July 15, 2008
NSW: High AU$ fuels online shopping
July 15, 2008
Vic: Renters targeted for online scams
July 15, 2008
Calma calls for new Indigenous Representative Body
July 15, 2008
Court abandons WYD 'annoy' law
July 15, 2008
Steady growth in IP applications
July 10, 2008
NGOs collaborate on Sex Discrimination Inquiry
July 10, 2008
Qld: Attorney General details measures to monitor sex offenders
July 10, 2008
Australian youths help shape global online safety
July 10, 2008
Qld: New courthouse in Ipswich
July 10, 2008
More govt work for women barristers
July 10, 2008
ACC: Productivity Commission to review parallel importation of books
July 9, 2008
WIPO: Director General-Elect addresses importance of development agenda
July 9, 2008
ASIC bans Perth financial adviser
July 9, 2008
ASIC recommences compensation proceedings against Westpoint directors
July 9, 2008
Training property agents to reduce consumer confusion
July 9, 2008
Independent review of Corrective Services procedures
July 9, 2008
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