Productivity Commission study on the parallel importation of books

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) identified the restriction on the parallel importation of books as a priority area for review in its new competition reform agenda.

The Productivity Commission has been requested to undertake a study on the relevant parallel importation provisions in the Copyright Act. Parties interested in making a submission are invited to register their interest using the form available in the initial circular released on 13 November 2008 and at www.pc.gov.au/projects/study/books/register.

An issues paper was released on 26 November 2008.

Initial submissions to the Commission are due by 20 January 2009.

The Commission intends to provide its final report with advice on potential for reform of the parallel importation provisions on 13 May 2009.

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