Unauthorised Photographs on the Internet And Ancillary Privacy Issues

The Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) has developed a Discussion Paper which examines the issue of unauthorised publication of photographs on the Internet and ancillary privacy issues associated with the practice.

The Discussion Paper undertakes to:

• Identify the issues, including privacy issues, associated with unauthorised publication of photographs on the Internet;
• Discuss the adequacy of existing State and Territory laws in their application to these issues; and
• Identify legislative and non-legislative options to address these issues.

Download the Discussion Paper in the following formats Word (313KB) | PDF (500.7 KB)

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The Discussion Paper calls for submissions from interested parties by 14 October 2005. Submissions should be forwarded to:

Director
Office of Legislation Development and Review
Department of Justice
GPO Box 825
HOBART 7001

Submissions may also be sent electronically to:
Email: legislation.development@justice.tas.gov.au or
faxed to : 03 6233 3920

Following receipt and consideration of submissions, a final report prepared by SCAG will make recommendations for the development of an appropriate response by Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments.