Duty free

Duty free is even better after GST

Here's Why.

1. Two ways to shop without paying GST from July 1.

a) Pay no GST up front by using the familiar sealed bag system at Trinix which will remain unchanged. Simply purchase your goods at Trinix and take them in a sealed bag to the airport for departure. You simply hand the paperwork to the Duty Free Security Officers who are located behind the customs check points. Using this system you won't need to queue for a refund and risk missing either your flight or your refund.

b) Claim a refund of the GST through the new Tourist Refund Scheme. To do this both international and Australian travellers must first pay full price for goods from Trinix. To obtain a refund, you must then go to the refund counter at the airport if you can produce receipts and the goods to the value of $300 or more from any one retailer. There is a maximum refund of $200 cash at the airport.

pay no gst, just as you paid no wholesale sales tax.

Purchase up to $400 Duty Free per adult. Any goods you purchase free of GST can be brought back into Australia duty free up to $400 per adult.