Restrictions on Parallel Imports: To remove or not to remove?

Never has a topic energised the publishing and writing industry as has the Productivity Commission’s report into the restrictions on parallel imports of books. The report came out after the festival program went to print so we have added an extra event – our response to the PC’s report.

This free event is on Saturday 22 August at 7pm – 8pm in ACMI Cinema 2, Federation Square.

We have a stellar line-up of speakers for both sides of the debate. Dr Mark Davis from the Dept of Culture & Communications, University of Melbourne will be in the chair of what I’m sure will be a fiery session.

Speaking on the topic will be:

Ms Gabrielle Coyne, Managing Director, Penguin Group

Mr Peter Donoughue, ex-Managing Director of Wiley Australia and industry blogger

Professor Allan Fels, Dean Australian and NZ School of Government and ex-Chairman of the ACCC

Mr Sandy Grant, CEO, Hardie Grant Books

Mr David Vodicka, The Rubber Group of Companies