Microsoft, Apple, Adobe summonsed to explain high Australian prices

Microsoft and Apple have been summonsed to appear before a federal parliamentary committee to explain why Australians are forced to pay more for some of their products compared with other countries.The committee has also issued a summons to Adobe, with all three companies to appear before a public hearing on March 22.If they fail to turn up they could be held in contempt of Parliament, which carries a range of possible penalties including fines or jail time.
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Three multinational computing giants long accused of ripping off Australian consumers, have been summonsed to appear at a parliamentary inquiry. Microsoft, Apple and Adobe have been ordered to appear in late March to explain why Australian users pay such high prices for hardware and software.The companies have been reluctant to turn up and give information, with one parliamentary committee member saying they’ve been obstructive and evasive.The hearings will be public and the House Committee on Infrastructure and Communications says if the companies don’t appear there will be consequences.
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