Senate debates

Monday, 22 June 2015

Bills

Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015; In Committee

1:40 pm

Photo of Concetta Fierravanti-WellsConcetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

I am advised that during the online-consideration process over 700 individuals responded. I make the point that we accept consumer groups and individuals have raised concerns about the proposal, in response to the 2014 discussion paper. I am advised that the bill has been drafted to ensure that there are more safeguards and to address some of the concerns that have been raised. For example, the court now has the ability to consider a wide range of factors before granting an injunction; these include whether the order is in the public interest.

Comments

No comments