I too am an Aussie..I have one solution to the problem of what seems to be an unfair pricing structure. It's very simple..if you don't like the price..don't buy the product:) Write to the companies involved..explain to them why you WON'T be buying the product. Only if enough folk complain..VIA the only language companies understand..lost sales..will you change policies. The people complaining are already obviously Poser users, of one version or another, so stick with what you have. If you feel that you HAVE to have what is supposedly available in the new version, then you'll have to put up with the current price structure. You DO have the choice.. to purchase or not to purchase :)