The Government released an issues paper on fair use on 5 May 2005. The issues paper sought submissions about whether the Australian Copryight Act should be amended to include an exception to infringement similar to the fair use exception in US law.

• Click here for the issues paper and submissions.

• Click here for the government's summary of the issue and outcome of the review.

• Click here for the Government's media release.

• Click here for a link to the Attorney-General's speech announcing the inquiry.