Far from being ripped off by the US studios, Australians can rent new films online in High-Def more cheaply than anywhere in the developed world.
The rental of DVDs and Blu-rays will continue to fall sharply over the next five years as consumers migrate to online platforms and pay-TV, a new report predicts.
The most popular film or TV title bought online in Australia last year was also the most widely pirated: season three of Game of Thrones.
Per capita Australians are buying and renting more film and TV content online than any other country except the US, according to a new study.
Internet Service Providers would be required to issue warnings to subscribers who are suspected of illegally downloading copyright material in a measure being considered by the federal government.
Google has been accused of turning a blind eye to criticism that its search engine frequently directs consumers to pirated websites.
Australian producers and distributors who feared the home entertainment business may be in freefall can take heart: the industry is proving to be remarkably resilient.
Australian home entertainment distributors are pressing the federal government to introduce measures that would combat the online piracy of films and TV content.