Quote Originally Posted by genphreak
Too right Zeuk, except there is plenty of protection- Importers are slugged 10% in duty (as well as consumption tax on the commercial value (ie this includes freight+insurance)), plus manufacturers get considerable credits if they export, which in many cases they would do anyway.
Granted, but it used to be closer to 50% duty and I understand it will be reduced further then the present levels in the near future.
The consumption tax can be claimed back, I presume, when the car is sold.
Australia, for those that don't know, is the only country in the world that believes in a level playing field with respect to trade. That is why we signed the lop-sided trade agreement with the old U S of A recently - because it favoured the US ! - I certainly cannot figure it out !
Don't start me on why our Prime Minister thinks the sun shines out of George W's arse !