But it’s the view our politicians - with the exception of the Greens - seem determined to promote in their support of the Copyright (New Technologies and Performers Rights) Amendment Bill , which has had its second reading in Parliament. But for our crusty politicians today’s reality - widespread civil disobedience of copyright - is something they can’t abide. But the time is long overdue - especially when you’re drafting a new law to deal with the paradigm-shifting magic of the digital age - to get real. The new bill reluctantly allows format shifting of music - from CD to PC to iPod and vice versa - for private and domestic use. Read More