Recommendations

Recommendation 1

3.5       The committee recommends that section 115A(5) of the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015 be amended by replacing the words 'is to' with the word 'may'.

Recommendation 2

3.15    The committee recommends that the Explanatory Memorandum to the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015 be amended to specify that 'reasonable steps to disable access to an online location' may include a requirement to post a landing page at the blocked online location, specifying that the relevant online location has been blocked by a court order and outlining details of that order.

Recommendation 3

3.18    The committee recommends that the government conduct a formal review of the effectiveness of the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015, to be completed two years after its enactment.

Recommendation 4

3.23    The committee recommends that the Explanatory Memorandum be amended to provide greater clarity and guidance on the issue of service provider costs and liability subsequent to the service provider’s compliance with court orders made under proposed section 115A of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

Recommendation 5

3.25    The committee recommends that, subject to the preceding recommendations, the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015 be passed.

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