The Role of Media Satire in Australia and its Relation to Defamation Law

Paul Satouris, winner of the 2002 CAMLA essay competition, discusses the potential dangers of regulating the use of satire.

Dow Jones v Gutnick - Certainty For Australian Defamation Law but Uncertainty For International Publishers and Content Providers

Catherine Dickson and Aaron Timms examine this recent headline grabbing case.

The Andrew Olle Lecture 2002 Delivered by Mr Lachlan Murdoch Sydney, October 18, 2002

Lachlan Murdoch, in this much discussed lecture, examines a range of issues confronting modern journalism.

Olympic TV Rights

Toby Ryston-Pratt, in this highly commended finalist of the 2002 CAMLA essay competition, reviews the ever-evolving saga that is Olympic broadcasting rights.

Regional Telecommunications Inquiry Report

Graham Phillips reports on the findings of the inquiry into regional telecommunications services chaired by Dick Estens.

Preparing for T3? - Telecommunications Reforms for Implementation in 2003

Angus Henderson and Michelle Rowland review the watershed reforms proposed by the Telecommunications Competition Bill 2002.

Telecommunications - Policy and Politics

David McCulloch comments on policy developments.

"The Panel" Decision of the Federal Court

Jackie O'Brien, Sabiene Heindt and Dana Wintermantel consider broadcast copyright in "The Panel" decision.

Sharing the Burden of Providing Local Content in Regional Television

John Corker comments on a recent ABA proposal for increased programming of local news and information on commercial television in regional Australia.

Playstation Protection- Not on the "Digital Agenda"

John Corker examines the failure of the Copyright Act "Digital Agenda" provisions to protect PlayStation from an anti-counterfeiting device.

Domain Name Update - .au Gets an Overhaul

Chad de Souza and Jesse Gleeson consider recent changes to the administration of .au domain names.

Dispute Resolution For Australian Domain Names

Andrew Byrne and Andrew Wiseman examine the new Australian domain name dispute resolution policy.

ACCCV Rural Press

Janey Draper reviews the recent Full Federal Court decision in 'Rural Press' regarding misuse of market power.

Media Ownership Bill Jumps First Hurdle

Raani Costelloe comments on the progress of proposed changes to cross-media and foreign ownership restrictions

Defamation Law Reform on the Agenda Again: Proposed Reforms in New South Wales

Sally Barber examines controversial proposals for changes to defamation laws

The Media Ownership Bill - A Divided Senate

Raani Costelloe provides an update on the cross media ownership debate.

An Overview of New Zealand\'s New Telecommunications Regulatory Regime

Seth Eeles examines New Zealand \\'s new approach to telecommunications regulation.

Telstra Corporation Ltd. V Hurstville City Council Optus Vision Pty Ltd. V Warringah Council - The Decision of the Full Federal Court

Angela Brewer updates the progress of this watershed case regarding telecommunications infrastructure.

Interception Law Under Scrutiny

On the first anniversary of September 11, Ben Kuffer reviews the rise and fall of a key plank in the government\\'s post September 11 2001 reforms.

Invasive Technology and Privacy Implications

Rebecca Sharman discusses the boundary of recent amendments to privacy laws when applied to new technology.

Regulation of Election and Political Broadcasting

Lesley Hitchins examines the regulation of election and political broadcasting.

Where Possums Fear to Tread Invasion of Privacy and Information Obtained Illegally

Glen Sauer describes the implications of a recent High Court decision on broadcasters.

Espionage and Related Offences Bill

Rebecca Sharman examines the rise and fall of controversial provisions of the Criminal Code Amendment (Espionage and Related Offences) Bill.

Gutnick Goes to the High Court

Glen Sauer analyses the recent Gutnick case dealing with internet defamation.

The New Privacy Obligations and the Media Exemption

Glen Sauer reviews how the new privacy regime deals with the media.

Spam - Is Enough Being Done?

Ben Kuffer and Rebecca Sharman take a hard look at spamming issues.