“Senator Alston has shown a complete lack of understanding about CD prices and the consequences of allowing parallel importing in Australia” Senator Lundy said today.
In Question time today, Senator Lundy further exposed the inconsistencies in the Government’s position on parallel importing of CDs, challenging the Minister’s assertion that consumers would benefit.
“One leading Australian record company has pointed out that although their recommended retail price is $27.95, their products are often sold for $30. Therefore, Senator Alston’s proposals cannot guarantee that retailers will pass on any savings to consumers.” Senator Lundy said.
“I cannot believe that Senator Alston actually buys CDs, because if he bothered to visit a few Canberra retailers (and we certainly could do with a few more Liberal dollars here) then he might discover that most stores offer between $3 and $7 off the recommended retail price. Parallel importing, which will place thousands of jobs at risk, will have a negligible impact, if any, on the current state of record prices” Senator Lundy said.
For further information contact Robyn Blackwell or Kate Lundy on (02) 6277 3334
