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Subject: Meanwhile bak at Copyright laws D.U.
Name: SubliminalCriminal
Date: 12/6/2006 6:29:22 PM (GMT-7)
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Copyright Amendment Bill 2006 - Frequently Asked Questions
Criminal provisions

Can I still sing Happy Birthday in a public place?

Yes. Even if the words or lyrics to Happy Birthday were still in copyright in Australia, simply singing it in public would not be enough to attract criminal liability. There are no on-the-spot fines for this conduct.

Is it an offence for a 14 year old to record himself or herself lip-synching a pop song and post it on the Internet?

Recording yourself lip-synching a pop song may mean that you are making an unauthorised copy of the sound recording. However, posting the recording on the Internet will not in itself constitute a criminal offence.

If the recording is posted for the purposes of trade, it may amount to a criminal offence and be subject to an on-the-spot fine.
Recording television and radio for a later time (‘time shifting’)

Do these amendments mean I can record my favourite television or radio program to enjoy later?

Yes. You will be able to record television or radio broadcast programs to enjoy at a more convenient time. You can record a broadcast and view or listen to a recording inside or outside your home including on a mobile device.

Does this mean I can keep a library of copied television and radio programs?

No. There is an important difference between 'librarying' and 'time-shift' recording. Librarying is building up a collection to keep indefinitely for repeated use while time-shifting is recording a broadcast at a time when the person can't view it so it can be watched at a later time. A time-shift copy can't be kept permanently for repeated use. However, DVDs and sound recordings of popular broadcasts are increasingly available for purchase.

What can I do with the recorded program?

You can watch or listen to the recording with your family and friends. You cannot give away, sell or hire a recording or play it at school or work or to any other kind of public audience.

Can I share a recording over the Internet?

No. Uploading the recording to the Internet to share with others would continue to be subject to civil and in some circumstances criminal liability.

Can I record a program from pay-television?

Yes, if you have paid the subscription fee to watch the program.
Copying music in different formats (‘format shifting’)

Will I be able to copy my music collection onto my iPod?

Yes. You can format-shift music that you own to devices such as an MP3 player, X-Box 360 or your computer.

Can I copy a music download to a CD or MP3 player?

Yes, if you have purchased a legitimate copy.

Will I be able to share my music collection with a friend or family?

You will not be able to sell, loan or give away a copy you make to a friend, but a friend can listen to your music with you. You will be able to loan your copy to a family or household member.

Can I share the copy over the Internet?

No. Uploading the copy to the Internet to share with others would be subject to civil and in some circumstances criminal liability.

What if my CD has copy protection applied to it?

You cannot circumvent an access control technological protection measure (TPM) on a CD or music file to make a format-shift copy. However, most CDs and all vinyl records, do not have TPMs. Most record manufacturers still do not apply TPMs to their CDs.

Will I be able to format-shift other kinds of copyright material as well as sound recordings?

Yes. You will also be able to format-shift copy some other copyright material such as books, newspapers, magazines, video tapes and photographs. You will not be able to format-shift a computer game. The Government has committed to review whether the format-shifting exception can be extended to audio visual material by March 2008.

Can I play a DVD that I have bought overseas?

Yes. You can use a multi-zone DVD player to view the DVD if it has a region coding TPM on it.



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