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In this article, the author focuses on a research conducted by the Intellectual Property Awareness Foundation (IPAF) to prevent piracy in films in Australia and mentions strategies for the protection of intellectual property in Australia. Topics discussed include emergence of three-dimensional (3D) theatrical and broadcast technologies, delivery of films and television shows via cloud computing and implementation of business models for the prevention of film piracy in Australia.

The article discusses the potential role of video-on-demand (VOD) providers such as Netflix in supporting the Australian film industry. Topics discussed include the entry of the Netflix in Australia, the benefits can be offered by Netflix on the film industry such as reduction of piracy, increase of accessibility of classic films such as the "High Tide," and to engage local audiences to local stories, and the financial support of VOD to local television programs.

The article presents a study led by the Intellectual Property Awareness Foundation (IPAF) to help Australia's film and television industries rethink how they might find an effective solution in combating piracy in the digital age. It mentions that the country has been recognized as the highest number of illegal downloads compared to the rest of the world of the series finale of hit television (TV) show "Breaking Bad." It reveals that the primary motivator for piracy is that the content is free.

The article reports that after filing antipiracy lawsuits in the U.S., producer of Oscar-winning film "Dallas Buyers Club" has taken its hunt for pirates of the film to Australia. But, according to an Australian Internet service provider, the movie producer aims to intimidate its customers into paying excessive damages.

The article focuses on a study from the governments of Australia and Great Britain which reveals that nearly half of Australians who use digital content have participated in illegal copyright infringement. The report also shows that the films were the most popular form of digital content being illegally accessed. Insights of chief executive officer (CEO) John Stanton of Communications Alliance about the issue, are included.

Seven out of the 10 most pirated films this week are not legally available for digital purchase in Australia, according to a new website by Electronic Frontiers Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]