Stupid copyright laws, Australian style

[time]

Does this mean I can record my favourite television or radio program to enjoy later?

Yes. For the first time you will be able to record most television or radio program at home to enjoy at a later time.

How long can I keep the recording?

The recording must be deleted after one use. It will not be possible to use the recording over and over again.

I am not making this up:

http://blogs.smh.com.au/mashup/archives//004567.html

 

[Tea]

And some people say apes are stupid .....

Hell, I've met smarter things growing in the green and fury stuff at the back of Tannin's fridge.

 

[Mercutio]

That's OK. In the USA, a couple of television networks are trying to make it illegal for a camera to record an image off a TV screen (which would be regulated by the device and by law).

Hope Junior wasn't too close to the TV when he took his first steps...

 

[Howell]

Will I be able to share my music collection with a friend?

No. You will not be able to sell, loan or give away any format-shift copy you make in a different format, but a friend can listen to your music with you.

But only very quietly.

 

[time]

Very pithy, Howell.