Customs has advised that changes to the requirements for making a claim under the Government’s Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) come into effect on Wed 17.4.2013.
The TRS regulation changes will allow passengers to claim a refund of GST on purchases made up to 60 days before leaving Australia, whereas previously it was 30 days. Passengers will also now be able to submit more than one tax invoice from the one retailer to make their claim provided the total purchase from that retailer amounts to A$300 or more (including GST).
Source: Customs and Border Protection media release, 17 April 2013
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