Just received this email from shipping forwarder Shipito
Beginning July 1, 2018, Shipito is required by the Australian government to collect a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all “low value goods” imported into Australia, with a value of 1,000 AUD or less. GST is calculated based on the value of any items you ship, plus our service charges. As a result, you will now see a charge for GST at mailout.
I'm guessing it will take a few days yet for all the overseas companies to tell us how we're being screwed over.
So yeah, more and more looks like we are being shut off from the rest of the world with all content hidden behind a paywall.
Thanks Gerry /s