<p><strong>CURRENCY</strong></p>

<p>Australia operates under a decimal currency system with 100 cents (c), equalling one dollar ($). The coins are $2 and $1 (coloured gold), 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c (coloured silver). Notes comprise of $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5.</p>

<p><strong>ELECTRICITY</strong></p>

<p>Australia&#39;s domestic electricity supply is 230-240 volts AC at 50 Hz. The standard three pin plugs are fitted to domestic appliances.  International adaptors for main overseas plugs are available at Reception. Please see “Adaptors and Transformers” section. </p>

<p><strong>TAXES</strong></p>

<p>GST (Goods and Services Tax).</p>

<p>A 10% tax applies to Goods and Services purchased in Australia. Taxes are included in Tariff.</p>

<p><strong>TIME ZONE</strong></p>

<p>There are three time zones in Australia; CST is half hour (30 minutes) behind EST, while WST is two hours behind EST:</p>

<p>Eastern Standard Time (EST)                       New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.</p>

<p>Central Standard Time (CST)                       South Australia and Northern Territory.</p>

<p>Western Standard Time (WST)                   Western Australia.</p>