Book Industry Strategy Group


The Australian Book Industry Strategy Group is an initiative of the Australian government to examine the impact of the digital age on the country's book publishing industry.

Background

The Australian Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, established the Australian Book Industry Strategy Group in 2010. The group conducted market analysis research, took public submissions and held Stakeholder Workshops in which over 200 industry representatives participated. The BISG delivered its final report to Carr in September 2011. Following a launch at Parliament House, Canberra, the report was released to the public on 9 November 2011. It contains both recommendations to the Australian government and proposed actions for the publishing industry.

Membership of the BISG

The BISG is chaired by writer, lawyer, and former politician Barry Jones. The group's members are: