| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 05/06/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 4 |
| Copyright: Other |
Tourists to pay goods and services tax
Travel companies are being urged to make clients aware of a new goods and services tax that will come into effect in Australia on July 1.Tourists can claim a refund on GST on goods that cost £120 or more. Hotel roomrates are affected by GST but the Australian government claims any increase will beoffset by the removal oflocal taxes that are currently applied.