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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 July 15, 2008 Qld: Bligh announces major overhaul of 'outdated' adoption laws Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, has announced her Government would overhaul the State's adoption laws, some of which are over 40 years old.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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