Comments on: Parallel importation of books to Australia (Part 1)

By: Productivity Commission expected to recommend open market for books - Book Thingo

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:42:31 +0000

[...] SMH reports that the Productivity Commission is likely to recommend the removal of parallel importation restrictions (PIR) on books to [...]

By: The 7.30 Report segment on the parallel importation of books - Book Thingo

The 7.30 Report segment on the parallel importation of books - Book Thingo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:06:46 +0000

[...] fact I don’t think the segment even highlighted all the main arguments on either side or the parallel importation debate. I’m particularly frustrated by the final comment from Allan Fels, former ACCC chairman, Dean of [...]

By: Book Bizzo #21 Housekeeping and Aussie book news - Book Thingo

Book Bizzo #21 Housekeeping and Aussie book news - Book Thingo — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:36 +0000

[...] Productivity Commission submitted its report on its study on the parallel importation of books last Tuesday. So far, I haven’t found and information on what the report contains, or if any [...]

By: Parallel import restrictions—it’s not just about price - Book Thingo

Parallel import restrictions—it’s not just about price - Book Thingo — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:45:04 +0000

[...] some background on parallel import restrictions in Australia, check out my previous posts: Part 1, Part 2. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Parallel import restrictions—it’s not just about [...]

By: Book Bizzo #19 R*BY finalists announced - Book Thingo

Book Bizzo #19 R*BY finalists announced - Book Thingo — Sat, 30 May 2009 09:53:11 +0000

[...] address (PDF) at the Sydney Writers Festival makes a compelling argument against the removal of parallel import restrictions. As I’ve said before, I’m on the fence about this issue, and I think PIR needs to change but [...]

By: Book Bizzo #18 For those not at the SWF, EWF or RWA Roadshow - Book Thingo

Book Bizzo #18 For those not at the SWF, EWF or RWA Roadshow - Book Thingo — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:01:40 +0000

[...] an online store later this year. And although it’s just a footnote in the article, his bit about parallel import restrictions was interesting: In contrast with its competitor Dymocks, REDgroup has argued against the parallel [...]

By: Coalition for Cheaper Books: 10 reasons why I won’t be signing your petition - Book Thingo

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:47:38 +0000

[...] an overview of parallel importation in Australia, see my previous posts: Part 1, Part 2. « PREVIOUS: Dark Master by Tawny Taylor Share or bookmark this [...]

By: ARRC09 Round-up (Part 2) - Book Thingo

ARRC09 Round-up (Part 2) - Book Thingo — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:39 +0000

[...] asked about parallel importation again, and all the authors who spoke up were against the removal of the 30/90 rule. They spoke [...]

By: Parallel importation of books to Australia (Part 2) - Book Thingo

Parallel importation of books to Australia (Part 2) - Book Thingo — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:18:50 +0000

[...] post exploring the issues around parallel importation of books in Australia. To recap, part 1 talks about the 30/90 rule and summarises the arguments for and against the current legislation. [...]