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Monday, 16 February 2004
Humour inspectors turn up nothing to laugh aboutGee, that Imre Salusinszky “piece” in the Australian had me rolling around in fits of uncontrollable cringing. An announced feature of the deal is the zero tariff on US manufactures, giving Australian consumers access to the latest gadgets at affordable prices. But there are some disturbing caveats: 23(c). There will be no Australian tariff on US-sourced electronic goods, including toys, appliances and portable sound equipment. Batteries not included. There’s a funny bit in there. Somewhere. Or at least the intention to produce some time in the future some line that might be a little bit funny. |