AFL And NRL To Appeal Copyright Decision

02/02/2012
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The AFL and National Rugby League are likely to appeal a federal court decision allowing Optus to broadcast sports matches online.

Optus has won protection from the Federal Court against the NRL and AFL, which had threatened it with prosecution for allegedly infringing the Copyright Act.

But the AFL's chief operating officer Gillon McLachlan says it's highly likely they'll appeal the court's decision.

Meantime, Telstra's considering its options, insisting sporting codes and fans ultimately benefit from the investments that flow from broadcast rights.
 

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