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A New Tax System (Indirect Tax and Consequential Amendments) Bill 1999

Portfolio: Treasurer's portfolio

  1. Introduced30 September 1999
  2. Passed House20 October 1999
  3. Passed Senate9 December 1999
  4. Royal assent22 December 1999

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Australia replaced a sales tax with a 10% goods and services tax (GST) on most things people buy.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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