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Creative Content Australia conducts annual research to understand the piracy behaviours of adult and teenage Australians. The results are made public to better inform debate, dispel myths and highlight changing trends in piracy technology, activities and attitudes.

2023 Australian Piracy Behaviours and Attitudes

New insights show Australians who pirate are increasingly putting themselves at risk of cybercrime issues such as ID theft, fraud and hacking.

2022 Australian Piracy Behaviours and Attitudes

The rates of piracy are stagnating as Australians navigate their way around blocked pirate sites.

2021 Australian Piracy Behaviours and Attitudes

Overall active piracy has decreased, but many first time pirates turned to illegal content during Australia's lockdowns.

2020 Australian Piracy Behaviours and Attitudes

The global pandemic dramatically changed consumer viewing habits as well as their behaviours and attitudes towards pirated content.

2019 Australian Piracy Behaviours and Attitudes

The impact of obstacles to accessing pirate websites drove changes in consumer behaviours. Most notable are the increased cyber security issues faced by prolific pirates.

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Other Research

Site Blocking Efficacy

July 2018

A research paper by Incopro analysing the efficacy of Site Blocking in Australia.

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The Role of Search in Content Piracy

March 2018

A study by SARI (Screen Audience Research International) found that Search not only facilitates piracy, evidence suggests it also promotes it.

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The Effect of Website Blocking on Consumer Behaviour

March 2018

A study by Carnegie Mellon University shows that website blocking requires persistent blocking of a number of piracy sites to be effective.

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The Trouble in our Digital Midst

June 2017

Digital Citizens Alliance explores how digital platforms are being overrun by Bad Actors

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