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Became law

A New Tax System (Indirect Tax and Consequential Amendments) Bill (No. 2) 1999

Portfolio: Treasurer's portfolio

  1. Introduced21 October 1999
  2. Passed House9 December 1999
  3. Passed Senate9 December 1999
  4. Royal assent22 December 1999

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Introduces Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) and removes old sales taxes.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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