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The Productivity Commission has released proposals to bolster Australians' right to repair. But do they go far enough?

  • Written by: Matthew Kearnes, Professor, Environment & Society, School of Humanities and Languages, UNSW
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2021 has been a milestone year for advocacy for a right to repair. In November, Apple announced its Self Service Repair program, through which it will offer parts, tools and manuals for consumers to repair their iPhones.

The announcement was cautiously welcomed by advocates, who have highlighted the company’s lacklustre record on...

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