Australia’s only armed rebellion, at Eureka in October 1854, was over the high cost of a goldmining licence. If a miner did not have a licence on them, they were arrested and the arresting policeman received half the fine.
- Goods and services tax (GST) search for term
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A tax of 10% on the supply of most goods and services consumed in Australia.
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The amount of money earned by an employee before any deductions are taken into account.
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A superannuation investment prior to the time when an individual can withdraw funds.
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Fact 7
Age pension
A social security payment made by the Australian Government to Australian citizens who are over the qualifying age and meet the means tests.
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