The Coalition for Cheaper Books...

  • Believes customers in Australia pay too much for books
  • Advocates an open market,leading to lower prices quicker availability
  • Supports removal of restrictions on parallel importation of books
  • Argues the current policy can't be justified in an era of e-commerce

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Media Release – Bookshops vow to fight Government decision to keep book prices high

12. November 2009

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The Coalition for Cheaper Books said it would step up its campaign to scrap unfair import restrictions on books after the Federal Government’s decision today not to reform the system which keeps book prices high. Coalition member and Dymocks Chief Executive Officer, Don Grover, said Cabinet’s decision to ignore a recommendation from its main economic adviser the [...]

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The Facts About Book Prices In Australia

7. May 2009

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Australian book prices are more expensive than overseas English language markets. Because of the parallel importation restrictions Australian publishers can charge higher wholesale prices as they are not subject to competition. Australian consumers know books are more expensive here. Australian booksellers know that wholesale prices are more expensive here. Even after removing GST (which is not charged on books [...]

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