"While such a process would also involve ISPs, it is important to keep any regulatory burden to the minimum necessary to make the procedure effective."

A spokesperson for the AGD told Computerworld Australia, that the initial document was actually a draft mistakenly posted on the department's website.

"The Department is currently working on a number of copyright policy issues relevant to the digital environment," the spokesperson said. "A draft document which incorporated other issues not included in the Safe Harbour review was mistakenly posted on the Departmental website. It was removed as soon as the error came to light."

Despite not yet announcing the change, the spokesperson said the department will post a clarification on the AGD website.

"We believe that the ongoing departmental convened discussions between ISPs and content owners is currently the most appropriate forum to address these issues."