Aus Government will block overseas websites that refuse to collect GST(choice.com.au)

    In the past, a multinational company with a 
    branch in Australia had a local board that 
    was tasked with maximizing profits. But 
    increasingly, Australian operations of 
    multinational companies are becoming agents, 
    shifting revenue offshore specifically to 
    minimize Australian profits. This was evident
    throughout the inquiry.

    The American headquartered technology companies 
    run their Australian operations as marketing and
    distribution companies and shift revenue earned 
    in Australia to other jurisdictions. The legitimacy 
    of these transfers will continue to be a focus of 
    the inquiry.