About Australia
Capital of Australia: Canberra
Australia spans three time zones:
GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from October to March, except Queensland; starts a month earlier in Tasmania).
GMT + 9.5 (GMT + 10.5 from October to March, except Northern Territory).
GMT + 8 (GMT + 9 from October to March, three-year trial in Western Australia until 2009 followed by referendum).
Language:
The official language is English. Others language are retained by minorities, including Italian, German, Greek, Vietnamese, Chinese dialects and others.
Religion:
27% Roman Catholic, 21% Protestant and smaller minorities of all other major religions.
GST & Tourist Refund Scheme
There is a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST), which will be added to your bill and shown separately. Travellers can claim a tax refund on certain goods purchased within Australia to be taken out of the country
Electricity
240/250 volts AC 50HZ. Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) are standard in hotels, apartments and motels.
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