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eBay threatens to block Australian customers in response to 'Amazon' tax

Misa Han
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Online marketplace eBay is threatening to geoblock Australian customers to stop them from buying from overseas sellers if the government goes ahead with a 10 per cent GST on all goods imported into Australia on July 1.

In a submission to the Senate inquiry on the proposed tax, eBay said the platform may have to stop Australian buyers from purchasing from overseas sellers.

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Misa Han writes on news and business from our Sydney newsroom. Connect with Misa on Twitter. Email Misa at misa.han@afr.com.au

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