Myer squares off against Government: 'Consumers want certainty'
The chairman of Myer has used his address to shareholders to take a swipe at the Federal Government today, saying the carbon levy is hurting consumer spending and the "GST loophole" for online purchases is hurting businesses.
Fri 07/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Government responds to retail concerns over low value imports
The Federal Government has responded to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into Australian retail, establishing a taskforce to assess the importing of low value goods, as well as a Retail Council to assist in policy development.
Mon 12/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Good news for Gerry as report recommends more online GST
The Australian Government Productivity Commission issued a draft report today, providing "in-principle" support for the introduction of GST on imports below $1,000, but ultimately rejecting the measure as inefficient...for the time being.
Thu 04/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: You can't handle the truth - Kogan's message to retailers
Internet retailing entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan has said that retailers should "adapt and innovate" rather than pushing for "government protectionism" by calling for the lowering of GST thresholds on Australian imports.
Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Government planned to lower GST threshold in 2010
The Federal Government was planning to lower the GST threshold on imports from $1000 to $500 in October 2010. That's according to claims made today by the Fair Imports Alliance, based on documents obtained under FOI laws.
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