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Scoop Audio: Simon Power Question On S92a Protest

  • Scoop Audio (1.6 Minutes): Question No. 12 - Protests Over Copyright Act. Labour MP Clare Curran to Simon Power: "...to the Minister of Commerce: Does he intend to respond to public concerns expressed about the implementation of section 92A of the Copyright Act, which comes into force next week; if so, what will be his response?"

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