I claimed my GST back at Sydney International a couple of days back - over 4K worth of audio purchases. The tax guy said the scheme is really only aimed at foreign visitors to Oz, but when I told him I wont be back in Oz for 2 months he said the ATO will give me the depreciation value, so I should be around 20% of the assessed GST back. I'll take what I can get from the ATO - they arent known for handing out money - but I'm definitely going to be lining up at the VAT refund counter at Bangkok airport this trip. Taurus amp, LCD-3, Mad Dogs - damn the torpedoes and bring on those toys, Mr Taxman