A new anti-film piracy group has hit the headlines over its intention to take legal action against individual alleged copyright infringers on behalf of film studios. But some observers have questioned the efficacy of this tactic in deterring piracy and whether this is just a ploy for studios – and their lawyers - to make an easy buck.

The global rate of software piracy has diminished by 1 per cent but the commercial value of counterfeit software has jumped 14 per cent, according to a report by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

The film industry wants to tackle movie piracy to level the playing-field, not to avoid implementing new content delivery models, according to the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT).

A damning report commissioned by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) on movie theft’s impact on the economy will do little to discourage film piracy online, according to Internet advocacy group, Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA).

Internet advocacy group, Electronic Frontiers Australia, has launched a counter-campaign against retailers lobbying for online purchases to be taxed.

Issues of child pornography and censorship aside, a major question that runs throughout the ISP filtering debate is whether or not voters even care. Senior political analysts think the answer is 'no'.

The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has remained firm on its support for the proposed Internet filter despite numerous protests and campaigns held against the clean-feed.

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has warned Australia’s decision to join an international treaty on cybercrime could trigger tough new laws around online copyright infringement.