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All of us at Main Street want to wish you a happy New Year and continued success in 2011!

On 30th November 2010, following nearly five months of consultations, the Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council (CCAAC) provided to the Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs the findings regarding an inquiry into ticket onselling in the Australian market. The findings have ruled that ticket scalping is a minor issue in Australia and that no regulatory action needs to be taken.

"eBay Inc. supports the action of the Federal Communications Commission today to protect  an open Internet that promotes investment, entrepreneurship, innovation and competition.  The open Internet ecosystem is a proven engine empowering job creation and consumer choice by bringing the global marketplace for goods and ideas to every small business and Internet user across America."

Check out this great interview with Sam Shrauger as he talks about digital goods and digital content. Click
Here to read more.

The Government Relations team of eBay’s Asia-Pacific region is excited to join PublicAffairsAsia as a sponsor of the 2010 Gold Standard Awards (GSA). The GSA recognizes excellence in public affairs and corporate communications. Click hereto read more about the nominees.

The Federal Trade Commission has released its Staff Report on Privacy. It is entitled: “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A Proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers.” If you would like to read the entire report, please click through to the FTC\'s website

Last month, two PayPal merchants traveled to Tokyo to tell their entrepreneurial stories to Members of the Japanese Diet. Joined by PayPal Japan Country Manager, Andrew Pipolo, and Michelle Peacock, Sr. Director of PayPal Global Govt. Relations, the merchants explained to the Members of the Diet how PayPal has been the key to their success.

From 1st January 2011 the new consumer protection law comes into force. “The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) replaces 20 existing Federal, State and Territory laws with one national law,” said the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP. The ACL includes new regulations guaranteeing consumer rights when buying goods and services, replacing existing laws on conditions and warranties. Read more.

Click Here for an exciting hour long discussion on the eCommerce industry in Australia hosted by the small business guru David Koch.

The PayPal Blog has a set of 5 awesome selling tips to help your small business this holiday season. Click Here for the great seller tips.