I think that they are just keeping quiet about it to try and sneak it in.
So long as this page exists on the ATO website I'd say it's still full speed ahead
https://www.ato.gov.au/general/new-l...mported-goods/

Also here's an article direct from Gerry Harvey and pals which is only a week old making unreasonable demands (but what else is new)
http://blog.retail.org.au/newsandins...or-gst-imports