Internet Industry Association

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 IIA’s chief executive, Peter Coroneos responds to the Federal Court decision on the IIA’s application for amicus delivered today by Federal Court, by Judge Cowdroy in relation to Roadshow Films Pty Ltd et al v iiNet in Sydney today.

"While we are naturally disappointed that our application was refused on this occasion, we are heartened by His Honour's confirmation in his judgment that:

"If the IIA intended by its application for intervention to bring to the Court's attention the importance of its decision in these proceedings, it can take such fact as noted. The Court is, and always has been, well aware of the ramifications of the outcome of its decision for ISPs, rights holders, and the development of the internet more broadly"

“This is a very good outcome as the judge has acknowledged that he will consider the impacts on the broader industry which is what the IIA was keen to establish”, Coroneos said.

About the IIA

The Internet Industry Association (www.iia.net.au) represents the main net providers, content creators and associated services. It issues policy guidance to government and advocacy on business and regulatory issues, to promote laws and initiatives that enhance access, equity, reliability and growth of the Net within Australia.