Australian Netflix users to lose access to international streaming libraries
CHOICE encourages consumers to circumvent geo-blocking
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Communications
Consumer advocate recognised with telecommunications award
ACCAN’s Teresa Corbin given the Charles Todd medal for 20 years of consumer representation on communications issues
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CHOICE calls for independent assessment of real benefits of the TPP
Secret agreement leaves consumers “waiting nervously” to see outcomes
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Research shows online piracy drops with “Netflix Effect”
CHOICE says new streaming services are the real solution to illegal downloading
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Copyright Cowboys show down in court: CHOICE continues campaign for a fair response to piracy
Judgement restricts film makers from accessing personal details of people believed to have pirated
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Telco survey suggests some consumers not exercising their right to complain
Up to one-third of consumers will not report a problem to their provider
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Calls to 1800 numbers from mobiles free of charge from today
Regulator acknowledges industry leadership
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ACCC decision could see mobile charges drop
Final determination on SMS and call termination charges due in July
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Website blocking bill should address legality of VPNs to reduce piracy
ACCAN submission continues call for cost benefit analysis of online copyright laws
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Copyright Code will streamline ‘speculative invoicing’ according to communications consumer rights group
ACCAN says rights holders who don’t play by the rules should be barred from anti-piracy scheme.
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Copyright cowboys could take consumers for thousands after landmark ruling
CHOICE calls on Turnbull and Brandis to include genuine protections for internet users
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Proposed anti-piracy code will charge consumers to challenge illegal download claims
ACCAN also raises privacy and consumer representation concerns
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