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A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Bill 1999
Portfolio: Treasurer's portfolio
Introduced2 December 1998
Passed House10 December 1998
Passed Senate28 June 1999
Royal assent8 July 1999
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Introduced Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST), a 10% tax on most goods and services sold.
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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