BISG report hand-over rescheduled
Chair of the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) Barry Jones will officially hand over the group's final report to Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Senator Kim Carr next...
BISG releases PwC report into Australian book industry
The Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) has made public a research report commissioned from Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) entitled Cover to cover: a market analysis of the Australian book industry....
BISG releases PWC report into Australian book industry
The Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) has made public a research report commissioned from Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) entitled Cover to cover: a market analysis of the Australian book industry....
BISG likely to recommend Australia Post discount for Australian booksellers
The Book Industry Strategy Group is likely to endorse 'a better postal deal for domestic booksellers' in its report to government, reports the Age. Reporting that Senator Kim Carr, Minister...
In Brief
BISG membership to maintain 'retailing perspective' following Cain's departureAn official from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has told the Weekly Book Newsletter that Minister Kim Carr 'is...
BISG: Public consultation complete; final report expected in September 2011
The public consultation phase of the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) has ended, with the last of the stakeholder workshops completed in Melbourne this month. The Weekly Book Newsletter understands...
BISG submissions: over 100 submissions from booksellers, publishers, libraries, industry groups made public
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has made more than 100 submissions to the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) available to the public on its website. Submissions to...
BISG submissions: over 100 submissions from booksellers, publishers, libraries, industry groups made public
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has made more than 100 submissions to the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) available to the public on its website. Submissions to...
REDgroup voluntary administration: PEP owed 75% of money owed to non-staff creditors, creditors meetings announced, industry responses
Administrators Ferrier Hodgson has confirmed that 75% of the money owed by REDgroup Retail to non-staff creditors is owed to the group's owner Pacific Equity Partners (PEP).As reported in a special bulletin...
BISG submissions: ABA calls for reduction in 30/90-day rules, action on pricing; APA calls for TitlePage funding, ABS collection
Submissions to the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) closed on 31 January, and will soon be made public on the website of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research....
BISG: more than 90 submissions received, workshops to commence
The Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) has received 'more than 90 submissions about the future of books in Australia'. Submissions to the group closed on 31 January 2011 and the...
Cain replaces Fenlon on BISG
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Kim Carr has announced that Steven Cain, chair of REDGroup Retail, has replaced former REDGroup Retail chief executive Dave Fenlon on the Book...
ABA to conduct economic benchmarking survey
The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) has announced that it will conduct an economic benchmarking survey of its member stores. ABA members will be sent a request today to complete an online survey...
ABA to talk to Ministers about GST; Dymocks to decide on off-shore website move after Christmas
The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) has announced today that it has requested meetings with government ministers to discuss the GST threshold on imported goods and its impact on the Australian bookselling industry.ABA chief...
Johnston, Genat to take up new roles on ABA Management Committee
Duncan Johnston and Patricia Genat have been appointed to the positions of first vice president and second vice president of the Australian Booksellers Association Management Committee. ABA President Jon Page...
BISG calling for submissions, likely to receive extension on report to government
The Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG), announced by Innovation Minister Kim Carr earlier this year, has announced it is calling for submissions from industry practitioners and consumers to inform its...
BISG calling for submissions, likely to receive extension on report to government
The Book Industry Strategy Group, announced by Innovation Minister Kim Carr earlier this year, has announced it is calling for submissions from industry practitioners and consumers to inform its report...
BISG calls for submissions
The Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) is calling for written submissions to inform its discussion of the future of the Australian book industry. Submissions will be accepted from 18 October to 10...
Quote of the week
'To ensure the book industry is sustainable and thrives in the digital economy, we need a plan that takes into account the needs and views of all stakeholders. It also...
BISG to meet again in September
Following the recent meeting of the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG), group chair Barry Jones told the Weekly Book Newsletter the BISG would meet again in September. ‘BISG Members considered a...