Is shopping on-line 'un-Australian'

Retail king Gerry Harvey says online shoppers buying bargains from overseas should accept paying more for the good of the country.

The chain store supremo was responding to a public backlash over retailers campaigning to have GST and import duties imposed on purchases from foreign sites.

He said such shoppers would pay a far higher price in the long run because of lost jobs and a weaker Australian economy.

Mr Harvey said he was not surprised by the reaction to the campaign, which argues retailers need a level playing field against foreigners who escape the taxes on goods worth less than $1000.

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