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Copyright infringement has been a concern since the conception of intellectual property and is pr... more Copyright infringement has been a concern since the conception of intellectual property and is proportional to the evolution of technology that disseminates intellectual property. The rise of online filesharing has prompted the establishment and implementation of graduated response schemes that rely on third party Internet monitoring, the first of which was initiated by the United States’ Copyright Alert System (‘CAS’). Although the role of the American Constitution facilitates the United States’ scheme in its function to protect copyright, the role of Australian law in the development of a proposed Copyright Notice Scheme (‘CNS’) raises privacy concerns with respect to legislation such as the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act, with further potential to affect laws governing consumer rights. Online infringement is problematic, but the implementation of graduated response schemes has not significantly reduced online infringement and reflects the prioritisation of corporate concerns over privacy, freedom of expression and free cultural transmission over the Internet. This article evaluates the proposed Australian CNS and will consider the development of the American CAS and related issues that arise should Australia adopt a similar scheme. Two Australian cases, Dallas Buyers Buyers Club and Roadshow Films, will be drawn upon to illustrate the level of interception by offshore technology companies and privacy implications. The protean nature of the Internet requires a proportionate response that facilitates access to content over a graduated response system that strives toward opacity and cultural control.
Null hypothesis significance testing is entrenched within the psychological enterprise. The hybri... more Null hypothesis significance testing is entrenched within the psychological enterprise. The hybrid theory underlying significance testing contributes to misinterpretation. The amalgamation of the Ronald Fisher’s null hypothesis test and the Neyman-Pearson predetermined percentage error within a frequentist probabilistic framework results in the propagation of fallacies concerning probability, the p value and reportage of experimental conclusions. Such misconceptions arise from logically flawed theoretical constructs. As fallacies are closely associated with individual beliefs, misinterpretations infiltrate psychological research and are presented within hypothetical constructs and conclusions. The American Psychological Association has advised that significance testing incorporate confidence intervals and effect sizes to minimise potential confusion and adhere to simple testing processes to combat ambiguity.
Unproven allegations of child abuse present a dual challenge for the Family Court in that they ma... more Unproven allegations of child abuse present a dual challenge for the Family Court in that they may impede objective examination of facts and simultaneously demand objectivity from judicial officers. To its critics, the unacceptable risk test formulated in M v M appears rudimentary, is contrary to factual legal enquiry and lacks necessary and sufficient precision to be the sole determinant of child protection. Additional criticism does not target the test, but judicial decision-making that allegedly deviates from M v M and the objective of the test. Such division invites revisitation of the test as the test is viewed as a significant foundation that has given rise to discussions concerning legislative change. Where decision-making is concerned, it is important to consider the 2011 amendments in light of ensuing court decisions. While amendments have refocused decision-making, not all amendments have had an impact in this area. This limitation is associated to the type of matter heard and resource availability. Amendments capable of making an impact in this area still rely on resources beyond the legislation to facilitate child protection objectives and relevant provisions within the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘FLA’) are yet to reflect a seamless approach with respect to child sexual abuse. Suggested amendments will be explored as they arise within this essay.
Copyright infringement has been a concern since the conception of intellectual property and is pr... more Copyright infringement has been a concern since the conception of intellectual property and is proportional to the evolution of technology that disseminates intellectual property. The rise of online filesharing has prompted the establishment and implementation of graduated response schemes that rely on third party Internet monitoring, the first of which was initiated by the United States’ Copyright Alert System (‘CAS’). Although the role of the American Constitution facilitates the United States’ scheme in its function to protect copyright, the role of Australian law in the development of a proposed Copyright Notice Scheme (‘CNS’) raises privacy concerns with respect to legislation such as the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act, with further potential to affect laws governing consumer rights. Online infringement is problematic, but the implementation of graduated response schemes has not significantly reduced online infringement and reflects the prioritisation of corporate concerns over privacy, freedom of expression and free cultural transmission over the Internet. This article evaluates the proposed Australian CNS and will consider the development of the American CAS and related issues that arise should Australia adopt a similar scheme. Two Australian cases, Dallas Buyers Buyers Club and Roadshow Films, will be drawn upon to illustrate the level of interception by offshore technology companies and privacy implications. The protean nature of the Internet requires a proportionate response that facilitates access to content over a graduated response system that strives toward opacity and cultural control.
Null hypothesis significance testing is entrenched within the psychological enterprise. The hybri... more Null hypothesis significance testing is entrenched within the psychological enterprise. The hybrid theory underlying significance testing contributes to misinterpretation. The amalgamation of the Ronald Fisher’s null hypothesis test and the Neyman-Pearson predetermined percentage error within a frequentist probabilistic framework results in the propagation of fallacies concerning probability, the p value and reportage of experimental conclusions. Such misconceptions arise from logically flawed theoretical constructs. As fallacies are closely associated with individual beliefs, misinterpretations infiltrate psychological research and are presented within hypothetical constructs and conclusions. The American Psychological Association has advised that significance testing incorporate confidence intervals and effect sizes to minimise potential confusion and adhere to simple testing processes to combat ambiguity.
Unproven allegations of child abuse present a dual challenge for the Family Court in that they ma... more Unproven allegations of child abuse present a dual challenge for the Family Court in that they may impede objective examination of facts and simultaneously demand objectivity from judicial officers. To its critics, the unacceptable risk test formulated in M v M appears rudimentary, is contrary to factual legal enquiry and lacks necessary and sufficient precision to be the sole determinant of child protection. Additional criticism does not target the test, but judicial decision-making that allegedly deviates from M v M and the objective of the test. Such division invites revisitation of the test as the test is viewed as a significant foundation that has given rise to discussions concerning legislative change. Where decision-making is concerned, it is important to consider the 2011 amendments in light of ensuing court decisions. While amendments have refocused decision-making, not all amendments have had an impact in this area. This limitation is associated to the type of matter heard and resource availability. Amendments capable of making an impact in this area still rely on resources beyond the legislation to facilitate child protection objectives and relevant provisions within the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘FLA’) are yet to reflect a seamless approach with respect to child sexual abuse. Suggested amendments will be explored as they arise within this essay.