DUTY Free shopping outlets at Australian airports will be hailing a move announced by tourism minister Fran Bailey this morning which expands the range of goods which can be purchased by incoming passengers.
Previously customs regulations restricted inbound travellers to purchasing alcohol, cigarettes, film and perfume. However under the new rules any items up to the value of $900 duty free may be purchased including hangbags, cameras and sunglasses. Goods can be purchased as long as theyâre under $900 in value, weigh no more than 7kg and are under 56cm x 36cm x 23cm in size.
Thereâs no change to the duty free concessions for tobacco and alcoholic beverages, and as previously any purchases made at inwards duty free outlets count towards these allowances.
Bailey said that âafter a long flight to Australia, tourists often enjoy some retail therapy on arrival. âThese changes will mean tourists will have greater choice in which goods to buy,â? she said.
Bailey said initiatives such as the changes to inwards customs regulations would encourage tourists to spend more money in Australia.