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Minter Ellison's reputation in media law is recognised globally. We work with international media companies as well as Australia's largest and most influential publishers. Our expertise across a full range of issues includes: Australian Communications and Media Authority matters, including broadcasting and online content regulations and cross-media ownership; defamation and all content issues (we offer pre-publication advice 24/7, responding to legal complaints against media clients and defence of Writs for defamation); copyright and licensing; on-line content – regulation, liability and risk management; employment related issues; freedom of information; privacy and breach of confidence; media-related M&A and corporate transactions; and media reporting restrictions. We understand the issues facing the media industry and we apply this knowledge to give our clients proactive commercial advice that adds value and helps them to meet their business needs.
On 12 October 2011 the Hon. Robert McClelland MP, Commonwealth Attorney General, launched a public consultation paper proposing amendments to Part V Division 2AA of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)to extend the application of the safe harbour scheme to entities providing network access and online services.
The Federal Government is developing a new media and communications policy framework in Australia, in response to changes in the way consumers use and access television, radio, the internet and telecommunications services. Its newly appointed Convergence Review Committee recently released an Emerging Issues paper, and it plans to conduct public hearings and prepare detailed discussion papers.
