While Australia’s site-blocking mechanism has made few enemies since 2018, it hasn’t been known for being fast.
As discussed earlier this year, accuracy has traditionally been favored over speed, which is contrary to less cautious approaches taken in other countries.
After an unprecedented request and cooperation from the Federal Court, Australia will now step up several gears and show whether it can achieve both.
Not Just Another Blocking Order
When Justice Halley handed down his order in Universal City Studios LLC v Telstra Limited [2025] FCA 1390 on November 12, in most respects it was much like any other issued in recent years. Member studios of the MPA – Universal, Disney, Paramount, Columbia,...
