Possible lowering of GST threshold on parcels

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'm pretty sure the application of LCT is related to the value of the vehicle, because there's a threshold: https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Luxury-car-tax/ Intended usage of the car once you have it is another matter.

As someone who happens to be lucky enough to drive a '1998 Triton Utility' you will appreciate I am in a position to know a thing or two about luxury cars.

The modifications I speak of get installed pre-importation so the vehicle gets reclassified before it is shipped and therefore bypasses the luxury car sales tax, no matter it's value. In fact according to the department of 'Car Registration & Automobile Procurement' for every one 'luxury car' imported in 2014 there were over 70 thousand 'pimpmobiles' imported that bypassed the tax of which you speak.

The facts speak for themselves. And if you can't trust the department of C.R.A.P then you can't trust anyone in my humble opinion.

[Magnus]

As someone who happens to be lucky enough to drive a '1998 Triton Utility' you will appreciate I am in a position to know a thing or two about luxury cars.

The modifications I speak of get installed pre-importation so the vehicle gets reclassified before it is shipped and therefore bypasses the luxury car sales tax, no matter it's value. In fact according to the department of 'Car Registration & Automobile Procurement' for every one 'luxury car' imported in 2014 there were over 70 thousand 'pimpmobiles' imported that bypassed the tax of which you speak.

The facts speak for themselves. And if you can't trust the department of C.R.A.P then you can't trust anyone in my humble opinion.

Ok... I'm still not quite sure how modifying the car to change its 'classification' before importation would help it avoid a tax based on its value, though.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Ok... I'm still not quite sure how modifying the car to change its 'classification' before importation would help it avoid a tax based on its value, though.

Dude - the company I am quoting has the initials C R A P.

In other worlds - I'm citing pure crap as my source - pay me no heed

Sorry man, I thought when I was talking about how driving my 17 year old sh*tbox ute makes me a luxury car expert that would have been a good enough giveaway

[Magnus]

Dude - the company I am quoting has the initials C R A P.

In other worlds - I'm citing pure crap as my source

I was about to ask for a link, too!

I thought that abbreviation was too obvious and that there was more to it, in spite of the fact that the organisation you named doesn't exist upon searching. Ugh. Must be tired. I will admit the reference to the Triton did elicit a raised eyebrow, though.

[llamatron]

As I recall, the Productivity Commission did produce a report in 2012 concluding that it would be too expensive - costing more than revenue raised - to implement. I wonder what's changed?

There was a fairly vague explanation of "advances in technology" making the threshold now viable at lower levels.

As we have a GST it seems reasonable to apply it to imported goods as well. I don't like it either, but thems the breaks!

[AJ_Prime]

Public works and services have to be funded somehow...

Those helicopter rides and trips to the opera won't fund themselves...

[BigTransformerTrev]

I was about to ask for a link, too!

I thought that abbreviation was too obvious and that there was more to it, in spite of the fact that the organisation you named doesn't exist upon searching. Ugh. Must be tired. I will admit the reference to the Triton did elicit a raised eyebrow, though.

Heh - don't worry guy . I'm that full of BS that even I can't tell sometimes if I'm spouting bollocks or not - it's why I like to put in little clues for all concerned

[PROVOST]

This proposal would require all states and territories to agree on it no?

[Sinnertwin]

This proposal would require all states and territories to agree on it no?

yes, i believe so

[Trent]

yes, i believe so

Once again, there's revenue to be had. They'll agree.