Thanks Charlesatan.
I did an internet search last week for figures re Australia's ebook figures, across any category really - and apparently there are no public stats.
The only stats that are regularly published are those pertaining to paper books.
It's all a bit like secret white fella business here .... so I reckon it means they're scared - what precisely of is another question!!!
The price of ebooks here is somewhat comparative to Canada and the US - some are dearer, but I don't reckon many would be cheaper.
Absolutely beats me why the publishing industry in any part of the world is scared, blimey they could make a lot more money by selling ebooks, with far less outlay, eg no distribution costs, just format the book once etc.
Not saying they should do away with paper books, just saying let go of the scaredy cat hold on the release and sale of ebooks.