Trade Resources Industry Views Inquiry Examining Allegations of Price Gouging to Look at Intellectual Property Issues

Inquiry Examining Allegations of Price Gouging to Look at Intellectual Property Issues

AN inquiry examining allegations of price gouging of Australian technology consumers is expected to look at geo-blocking and intellectual property issues in its deliberations.

The Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Communications is about to begin deliberations after last Friday taking public evidence from technology giants Microsoft, Adobe and Apple.

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