Australia: Several state governments including New South Wales and Victoria are considering introducing laws that would force performers to disclose whether or not they intend to mime during a show.
Possible changes include limiting when the term 'live' can be used and indications on tickets and advertising as to whether part of the show is prerecorded. In considering the changes officials are mindful of not deterring major overseas acts.
"It's very disrespectful to the profession not to have that sort of thing and it should improve things for real musicians," said Terry Noone, federal secretary for the Musicians Union of Australia.
