[1] The new Australian website-blocking laws that allows rights holders to get overseas websites blocked from infringing copyrights is about to become law after getting the green light.
[2] This comes after the Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs recommended the passing of the controversial Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015, subject to some minor amendments.
[3] The laws are designed to protect TV and movie rights holders by giving them the rights to ask a judge to block access to online locations that infringe on copyrights.
[Source] Australian Information Technology News – Australian website-blocking laws get green light
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