[LewisM]

OK, I have now purchased 2 items from overseas on eBay post-July 1. At checkout, eBay adds the GST automatically.

Now, I am a dullard - how on Earth is the ATO/Customs now going to know that the tax has been collected if it is being sent by a regular old individual off eBay? Will we need to print off our eBay invoices and show the PO that the tax was paid when collecting? Or is there some magic voodoo that not even Malcolm Turncoat understands?

I understand if the seller prints the eBay invoice off and posts with the item (which means that Customs will need to open and inspect - more man hours), but I can guarantee you 99.9% of regular Mum and Pop sellers WON'T.