The “remainder” problem for Oz authors obviously has to be addressed — and it’s an area the Productivity Commission has barely addressed.
Parallel imports
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The battle of the books
Childrens’ author Mem Fox and other Crikey readers weigh-in on parallel imports, plus Stern Hu, Honduras, and more.
Parallel importation: devilish Dymocks detail
Dymocks have led the charge to abolish the parallel import restrictions. But would this really make their books cheaper? asks Michael James.
Australian literature not endangered, just cringeworthy
It’s cultural cringe, not parallel imports, that will dampen the Australian book industry, argues Tim Wilson.
Why I use Amazon: one reader’s story
With all this fuss about parallel importation and the death of the local book industry, I’m wondering if the cat isn’t out of the bag and halfway onto the neighbour’s roof already, writes Elizabeth Farrelly, Amazon user.
The future book industry: barns filled with remainders
The Productivity Commission is not interested in culture. Or writing. Or books, writes Sophie Cunningham.
Battle of the books turns political
The Productivity Commission has recommended the removal of parallel import restrictions on books. So the issue will be politicised. And the battleground is likely to be jobs.
Also on Crikey
Shane Maloney: I am a leech on my readers
Shane Maloney: I am a leech on my readers
If the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on parallel book imports are implemented, it would be an act of sheer vandalism on an otherwise healthy industry, writes author Shane Maloney.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Crikey Readers have plenty to fear from the Productivity Commission, apparently
Readers share their thoughts on parallel imports, Stern Hu, Big Sugar and more.
PC goes all the way: Get rid of book restrictions
The Productivity Commission has found that parallel imports for books are significantly more costly than previously considered. Its final report recommends the restrictions be abolished.
MORE READING
- DAVID MARR: The Commission’s language problem
- Michael R James: Parallel this: Top Ten books compared
- BOB CARR: A win for Australian literacy
Readers have nothing to fear from the Productivity Commission
“The country’s most articulate lobby” they were called yesterday: the array of writers aligned against deregulation of Australia’s $2.5b book industry. Really? asks Bernard Keane.
Parallel this: Top Ten book prices compared
Many words have poured forth over the imminent decision by the Productivity Commission on parallel-importation of books into Australia. Michael R. James takes a look at the actual data.
Parallel importation of books: Cultural benefit vs consumer cost
The economic benefits of parallel book importation might kick in immediately, says Derek Barry, but the cultural consequences will take a lot longer to be felt.
Throw your arms around our books
Former head Hunter & Collector, Mark Seymour, has written a scathing indictment of the commercially-driven lobby to remove Australian literary copyright. Seymour knows whereof he speaks, writes WH Chong.
Parallel importation of books: writers have their two bobs’
It’s been a thrilling week for literature in Australia, but the talk of the town is the impending final report to the Productivity Commission on copyright restrictions, says Crikey intern Bhakthi Puvanenthiran.
A strong publishing industry can be very stimulating
Protecting our local publishing industry from overseas imports is important for our economy, as well as our cultural identity, argues Jason Steger.
Dymocks: throwing the book at parallel importing
There’s something a little coy about Dymocks’ current campaign for the parallel importation of books into Australia.
Latest review of book imports: a completely unsatisfying read
The Productivity Commission believes it does not actually need figures and hard evidence to properly review the restrictions on parallel imports on books, writes Danielle Clode.
