In response to a request to identify ‘priority reforms’ under the Australian Government’s productivity growth agenda, on 5 August 2025 the Productivity Commission released an interim report entitled Harnessing data and digital technology. The report calls for consultation on reforms to ensure Australia’s copyright regime remains up to date with advances and widespread adoption of AI technology. Among other policy options, the Productivity Commission proposes the adoption of a text & data mining exception to copyright infringement.
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