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Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT)

Article | 16/03/2011 iiNet calls for 'independent umpire' to police copyright
Australian Internet service provider iiNet has proposed the establishment of an independent body to police copyright infringement by Internet users.
Article | 24/02/2011 AFACT v iiNet: Government called to action
Service providers, rights holders and internet users are anxiously awaiting news of whether the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) ...
Article | 29/09/2010 'Anonymous' targets copyright cops
The loose-knit confederation of internet activists who organise under the banner "Anonymous" appeared to hit Australia again this morning, with Operat...
Article | 19/03/2010 iiNet slams AFACT appeal
iiNet has sent a request to the Federal Court to put a stop to film studios' appeal against last month's decision to clear the Australian Internet ser...
Article | 4/02/2010 AFACT statement: Film industry disappointed by Federal Court ruling on online copyright infringement
The official statement from AFACT on today's Federal Court ruling on online copyright infringement.
Article | 9/10/2009 iiNet CEO Michael Malone to be ISP's first witness
iiNet CEO Michael Malone will be the Internet service provider’s (ISP) first witness in its civil case against the Australian Federation Against Copyr...
Article | 8/10/2009 iiNet: 3000 pages of copyright breach notices from 1350 emails in 7 days
iiNet has hit back in its civil case against the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) at the Federal Court of Australia with a statis...
Article | 8/10/2009 AFACT director to take the stand in civil case against iiNet
The civil action between the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) and ISP iiNet continues today, with AFACT’s executive director, Nei...