Apple to clarify the Australian Parliament. Why the product is sold in the U.S. is very expensive

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Australian Parliament to summon representatives of Apple executives. He clarified to the Committee why Apple's products are sold in very high price. If compared with the distribution in the U.S.. Previously this committee was called Microsoft and Adobe to clarify as well. But the company declined to provide.
Current exchange rate of one Australian dollar equals 1.03 U.S. dollars, which are very similar. However, details and prices iPad 16GB WiFi for sale in the U.S. $ 499 539 to the price of the Australian dollar. Other IT products, which is higher than the price in Australia is the same.
MP Ed Husic, a standing committee of this investigation indicate that the product is too expensive as it is. As a result, the cost of doing business in Australia is higher than in other countries. Cost is cited as the main factor, it does not make sense. Because these products are not produced in Australia. The software product, then they should not have added to the cost. Data from this study showed that Australia's own Husic pay increase more than 1 billion. The tax refund back into the country is not even 1% of this section.
Apple representative declined to comment on the news.

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