[SOC] Lamb
Ian C. Purdie
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Sat, 05 Apr 2003 07:23:39 +1000
JMcAulay wrote:
> >>It is less expensive to me than it is
> >> for a friend in Melbourne. Go figure.
> >>
> >We don't pay the taxes (VAT) they do !
> >
>
> Now that you mention that, it seems not at all so curious any more.
Actually the impact wouldn't be too significant, the Goods and Services Tax is
10%, I thought states like California had a similar tax of around 6%
Just one of those weird things. I can buy Queensland pineapples for a dollar
yet if you go to Queensland you'll pay between $2 - 3.00
Much of our beef comes from the Northern Territory, the price up there is
almost prohibitive [last time I was there].
As was said, go figure...
72/73's
Ian C. Purdie
Budgewoi N.S.W. Australia - Co-ords S33�14', E151�34'
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