Don't get too carried away here, as this isn't the first time Australians have been told their VCR etc. activities will be legalized.
- and don't think this a generous act by the government.
It isn't; if VCR etc. copying/recording is legalized it won't be out of any politicians generosity. It will be to comply with Australia's obligations under the Free Trade Agreement to bring our copyright laws into line with those of the U.S.A.
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Don't get too carried away here, as this isn't the first time Australians have been told their VCR etc. activities will be legalized. - and don't think this a generous act by the government. It isn't; if VCR etc. copying/recording is legalized it won't be out of any politicians generosity. It will be to comply with Australia's obligations under the Free Trade Agreement to bring our copyright laws into line with those of the U.S.A.