Piracy

Subscription television piracy is a crime.

Subscription television piracy is a serious crime that has both criminal and civil penalties.

Criminal penalties include fines of up to $60,500 and/or up to five years imprisonment. These penalties can be imposed on both the users and dealers of pirated equipment.

Piracy is when: - someone gains access to a subscription television service without paying the provider; or someone sells, manufactures and/or distributes unauthorised subscription television equipment (including pirated Smart cards).

All Piracy is a crime.

Some people may not realise they are breaking the law by using unauthorised equipment. The subscription television industry is cracking down on piracy and ignorance is not an acceptable excuse.

Piracy increases the cost of subscription television services for legitimate customers.

If you are involved in or know about piracy activity, you have the opportunity to do something about it. You can anonymously report Piracy by ringing 1300 SELECT (1300 735 328).

Don't run the risk of getting caught. Avoid piracy by becoming a legitimate subscriber.