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Became law

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax Imposition-Customs) Bill 1999

Portfolio: Treasurer's portfolio

  1. Introduced2 December 1998
  2. Passed House10 December 1998
  3. Passed Senate28 June 1999
  4. Royal assent8 July 1999

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Introduced the 10% GST on imported goods from 1 July 2000.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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