AFACT case thrown out on final appeal

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A damaging blow has been dealt to the giants of the film industry in the High Court today after it decided to dismiss their copyright infringement appeal case against internet service provider (ISP) iiNet in a landmark ruling.

• Unanimous decision: ISPs not liable for copyright infringement
• Decision means net users won't be disconnected from net for piracy without courts
• Content owners pressuring government to change laws

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