Seminars

SOLD OUT. WAITLIST ONLY. The presentation by Timothy Pilgrim, Australian Privacy Commissioner will cover: Key changes to privacy laws The APPs (in particular, APPs dealing with direct marketing and crossborder data flows) New enforcement powers What these changes mean for privacy professionals What assistance the OAIC will be providing How privacy professionals can get involved…

Setting the Record Straight: Recent Developments in the Defence of Qualified Privilege, and Other Current Issues in Defamation Law The defence of qualified privilege has recently been scrutinized by the High Court of Australia in both Trad v Harbour Radio (reply to attack) and Papaconstuntinos v Holmes a Court (voluntary defamatory publications). What are the…

This event will by jointly hosted by CAMLA and the Copyright Society. It will include a panel discussion and audience Q&A on the impact of the recommendations in the ALRC's Discussion Paper regarding "Copyright and the Digital Economy" may have on the following media sectors: Free to air television Music Internet and online Each of…

SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY CAMLA is holding a key networking opportunity for young lawyers, law students and those new to the media and communications industries. Our speakers will share their career path, discuss their current role and professional highlights: John Corker (Visiting Fellow/Lecturer UNSW) Sandy Dawson (Barrister, Banco Chambers) Toby Ryston-Pratt (Deputy Chief…

In its inquiry into ?Serious invasions of privacy in the digital era?, the Australian Law Reform Commission has been asked to consider ways in which the law might be reformed to prevent or redress serious invasions of privacy including the design of a statutory cause of action. The ALRC is about to release its Discussion…

CAMLA and the INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATIONS PRESENT: PUBLIC BROADCASTERS: WHERE TO FROM HERE? In an increasingly multi-channelled and fragmented digital media landscape, where do we see the role of public broadcasters, primarily as reporters of news and current affairs? Our panel will examine the issues surrounding public broadcasters in Australia, contrasting them with other…

The ALRC's Report on Copyright and the Digital Economy recommends a number of significant changes to Australian copyright law to meet the challenges of a complex and changing digital environment. Does Australian copyright law need a principles based "fair use" exception to remain relevant? Should third parties (such as cloud storage providers) who facilitate "fair…

Paul Fletcher MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications, will discuss the impact that unprecedented technological change is having on traditional policy assumptions in the communications sector. The disruption of industry after industry by a better, internet based offering is one of the great constants of modern economics. This rapid rate of technological change…

Hosted by the Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA) Young Lawyers Committee, this group speed mentoring event will be a great opportunity to meet senior members of the communications and media law profession and obtain career advice. Speed mentoring will be conducted in small groups. Baker & McKenzie, Level 27, 50 Bridge St, Sydney Drinks…

Young lawyers and those new to the media and communications industries are invited to CAMLA's key networking opportunity. Our panel, comprised of the following fascinating and accomplished speakers, will talk and answer questions about their career paths and professional highlights: Michael Cameron (National Editorial Counsel, News Corporation Australia) Fiona Lang (Chief Operating Officer, BBC Worldwide…