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A New Tax System (Indirect Tax and Consequential Amendments) Bill 1999
Portfolio: Treasurer's portfolio
Introduced30 September 1999
Passed House20 October 1999
Passed Senate9 December 1999
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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