Amongst the fine print of Australia's Free Trade Agreement with the US is the issue of copyright law.
One issue under the microscope is the use of modchips on DVDs and console games, the primary use of which is to play overseas games and movies.
The main culprit in this restraint of trade is Sony who took Eddy Stevens to court for producing and selling modchips in 2002.
While not an issue for most new DVD players, which are now multizoned, it is still an problem for gamers who wish to legally purchase (either privately or through sites such as Amazon or eBay) particular titles not available in Australia
We have no issue with companies protecting their intellectual property and cracking down on piracy but we do take umbrage at these companies engaging in economic apartheid because of where they live.
-- Nora
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