Tourists to pay goods and services tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journal: TWUK	Section:
Title:	Issue Date: 05/06/00
Author:	Page Number: 4
Copyright: Other

 

 

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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.