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Import controls and tariffs in the main, for many things. These were designed to "protect" Australian based businesses many years ago and have not been removed.

For instance, there is no parallel importing of books permitted. This allows companies like Hatchett to essentially "price gouge" the consumer here. Locally based publishers and authors are still bleating loudly for this to remain in place, whilst some book sellers are keen to see the market opened up.

Either way the consumer plays second fiddle to all this ballyho