BORA Copyright (New Technologies And Performers' Rights) Amendment Bill [pdf, 278 KB]
...continues to meet the objectives of the Copyright Act 1994, while allowing for "fair dealing" (research/education etc). For example, clause 24 of the Bill includes digital copies in certain exceptions for educational purposes. Similarly, clauses 29 to 37 of the Bill include digital copies in certain exceptions created for librarians. 6. We also note that in applying the provisions of copyright legislation, a Court is bound (to the extent possible) to apply those provisions in a...