Why does Adobe believe Australians should pay more for software?

Why does Adobe believe Australians should pay more for software?
For Photoshop and premier elements bundle in the USA price is USD $119.99
For Australia AUD $185.00 which at the current exchange rate of 1.067 is USD $173 or 44% more.
Thanks Adobe.

seeing its only a software download, then why should we have to pay $15 more for the same product? we already are charged extra for music now we're being slugged for software as well.... maybe an apple exec could give me a reason on this question...
This is a peer-to-peer forum. If you want a response from Apple, you would have to contact them directly with such a question. A better question might be what are the direct and indirect duties and fees (Goods and Services Tax, Import Tax/Tariff, sales taxes, etc.) assessed by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and/or local tax agencies and/or municipalities for intellectual properties imported electronically. There may be quite a few agencies wanting a piece of your pie.

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