Why are Australians reading less than other countries — and should we be concerned?

Recent international research indicates that Australians are purchasing and reading fewer books compared to other countries, with only 64% buying a book and 80% reading one in the past year, below international averages. Despite the perception of high book prices in Australia, they are comparable to prices in other countries, and the reliance on cars for transportation may contribute to lower reading rates. Countries like France and Ireland actively support their reading cultures through measures like tax exemptions for artists and minimum delivery fees for online book orders, resulting in higher reading rates.

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