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eBay welcomes the publication on 11 January 2012 of the long-awaited EU Commission Communication on e-commerce. The Communication sets the European Commission\'s policy actions relating to e-commerce for the next few years. In addition to covering the existing E-commerce Directive, the focus of the action points is strongly on boosting cross-border trade, building consumer trust, giving opportunities to small and medium-sized enterprises, limiting the harmful impact of certain selective distribution practices and improving online payment and delivery systems.

'eBay’s Vice President of eBay Inc. Australia, Deborah Sharkey, has written an article for a newly launched magazine, Political Trends. The monthly magazine, launched this month, is aimed at Australian politicians, staffers and lobbyists operating in and around the nation\'s state and federal parliaments. Read More'

eBay's Vice President of eBay Inc. Australia, Deborah Sharkey, has written an article for a newly launched magazine, Political Trends. The monthly magazine, launched last month, is aimed at Australian politicians, staffers and lobbyists operating in and around the nation's state and federal parliaments.

'John Ure, Executive Director of the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), released an op-ed in the South China Morning Post, highlighting that, "Flexible regulation allows innovative business models to develop...We see a lot of focus on combating copyright infringement. But do we see enough focus on the experimentation with new business models and the copyright tools that will make those new business models possible?"

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John Ure, Executive Director of the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), released an op-ed in the South China Morning Post, highlighting that, "Flexible regulation allows innovative business models to develop...We see a lot of focus on combating copyright infringement. But do we see enough focus on the experimentation with new business models and the copyright tools that will make those new business models possible?"

The Government has conveyed a clear message for Australian retailers: embrace online and mobile to remain competitive and relevant to the modern consumer. There should not be a battle between traditional and online retail – both are very relevant for Australian consumers. However, commerce is at an inflection point with ten million Australians now shopping online. Retailers need to be where consumers are in order to remain competitive, and they can do this by adapting a multichannel sales strategy," eBay VP, Deborah Sharkey.

'“The Government has conveyed a clear message for Australian retailers: embrace online and mobile to remain competitive and relevant to the modern consumer. There should not be a battle between traditional and online retail – both are very relevant for Australian consumers. However, commerce is at an inflection point with ten million Australians now shopping online. Retailers need to be where consumers are in order to remain competitive, and they can do this by adapting a multichannel sales strategy," eBay VP, Deborah Sharkey.
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The eBay Inc. Government Relations Team wishes you a very happy holiday season! This Christmas, PayPal Australia is partnering with the Australian Federal Police to ensure that Australian shoppers remain cautious and safe when shopping online this holiday season.

'The eBay Inc. Government Relations Team wishes you a very happy holiday season! This Christmas, PayPal Australia is partnering with the Australian Federal Police to ensure that Australian shoppers remain cautious and safe when shopping online this holiday season.'

The eBay Inc. Government Relations Team wishes you a very happy holiday season. While our website elves enjoy some time with their families, we invite you to grab a cup of eggnog and peruse our site to get up-to-speed on the issues we’ll be tackling in 2012 – Internet Sales Tax, preservation of the event tickets secondary market, and more. And join the discussion on our Main Street Facebook page, too. Happy Holidays and thanks for standing up for sound e-commerce policy in 2011.