Australian screen composers turned the Screen Music Awards into a red carpet protest to launch their "Human Made" campaign against proposed copyright law changes that favour AI tech giants. 

Award-winning composer Antony Partos joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to expose how unlicensed data scraping threatens artists' livelihoods and warned that weakening domestic protections could have disastrous global ripple effects.

Australian screen composers turned the Screen Music Awards into a red carpet protest to launch their "Human Made" campaign against proposed copyright law changes that favour AI tech giants. 
Award-winning composer Antony Partos joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to expose how unlicensed data scraping threatens artists' livelihoods and warned that weakening domestic protections could have disastrous global ripple effects.

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"It’s just theft": How big tech and AI are quietly stripping Australian musicians of their life’s work

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South Australian family winemaker Mitchell Taylor joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their affordable $24 2024 Estate Shiraz beat out elite global competition to claim a top-ten spot in Argentina. 

The conversation explored changing Australian drinking tastes, historic 1969 Clare Valley vines, and tips on serving fine red wine at the perfect temperature this Christmas.

South Australian family winemaker Mitchell Taylor joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their affordable $24 2024 Estate Shiraz beat out elite global competition to claim a top-ten spot in Argentina. 
The conversation explored changing Australian drinking tastes, historic 1969 Clare Valley vines, and tips on serving fine red wine at the perfect temperature this Christmas.

Clare Valley’s $24 Taylors Shiraz takes global top 10 honours ahead of Festive Season

While federal politicians often dismiss Bob Katter’s push for a separate North Queensland, Australia’s Constitution explicitly allows for the creation of new states under Section 124 to foster competitive federalism. 

By replacing outdated colonial borders with natural economic regions - such as Sunraysia or New England - and trimming bloated bureaucracy, Australia could establish leaner, localised governance that directly benefits regional communities.

While federal politicians often dismiss Bob Katter&rsquo;s push for a separate North Queensland, Australia&rsquo;s Constitution explicitly allows for the creation of new states under Section 124 to foster competitive federalism. 
By replacing outdated colonial borders with natural economic regions - such as Sunraysia or New England - and trimming bloated bureaucracy, Australia could establish leaner, localised governance that directly benefits regional communities.

"It’s just theft": How big tech and AI are quietly stripping Australian musicians of their life’s work

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