The Australian government is considering lowering the import GST and duty exemption on goods

24 August 2015

The Australian government has again announced that it is considering significantly lowering the import GST and duty exemption on goods bought from foreign suppliers. Currently this threshold is set at AUS$ 1,000 and this allows importers to purchase goods from foreign companies that are exempt from Australian GST and duty, providing they cost less than this amount.

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