We solved the problem by getting dual citizenship. Now if we get to
Australia we can use our USA passports.

Their main concern is residents attempting to import a boat and avoid
import taxes - and thereby support the local boat industry. At one
time - perhaps still - you had to put up a cash bond for the import
duties (up to 100% of value) that was forfeit if you didn't exit the
country with the boat within the time limit - 12 months?. This was a
while ago, things may have improved.

"Ann-Marie" wrote in news:1166807821.485273.32600
@f1g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

support the local boat industry

Isn't "free trade" wonderful?

I don't believe that option applies now. Rather than replace it with
something sensible they just deleted it, hardly an improvement. At least
while that applied you would get your money back if you left within the time
limit.

"Ann-Marie" wrote in message
ps.com...
We solved the problem by getting dual citizenship. Now if we get to
Australia we can use our USA passports.

Their main concern is residents attempting to import a boat and avoid
import taxes - and thereby support the local boat industry. At one
time - perhaps still - you had to put up a cash bond for the import
duties (up to 100% of value) that was forfeit if you didn't exit the
country with the boat within the time limit - 12 months?. This was a
while ago, things may have improved.