Import debate turns towards software

Article Abstract:

Australia's Senate may allow parallel imports of compact discs during its next session which could open the debate for parallel imports of computer software. Australia's 1968 Copyright Act does not allow the import or resale of computer software without the manufacturer's approval but this law also protected compact disc distributors. These restrictions have caused higher software prices in Australia than in other markets, such as the US.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Administration of General Economic Programs, Import Regulations, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Laws, regulations and rules, International trade, Copyright, Copyrights

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Dollar fall cushions blow

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Base metal producers are not expected to experience the worst possible outcome of the Asian economic crisis because the Australian dollar has a lower value against the US dollar. Base metal prices have fallen an average of 17% which will force producers to try to maintain sales volumes when Asian countries are decreasing demand. Some Asian countries may not be able to pay for the previous metal shipments.

METAL MINING, Metal Ore Mining, Base Metal Ores & Concentrates, Forecasts and trends, Metal industries, Metals, Metals (Materials), Metal industry, Ores, Base metals

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Dangerous curves ahead

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The impact of a global recession on the Australian economy is discussed. The slowdown in US, European and Japanese economies is assessed and factors which may assist Australian recovery, such as the weak Australian dollar, are examined.

Finance, International aspects, Cover Story, Recessions, Commerce, Economic stagnation

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