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BTN: What is the GST?

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BTN: What is the GST?

SUBJECTS:  EconomicsMaths

YEARS:  5–6, 7–8


The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax placed on things people buy with money or things people do for money.

Can you name some goods and services that have GST?

What about some goods and services that don't have GST?

Find out when and why the GST was first introduced.



Date of broadcast: 4 Nov 2014


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