And doesn't the law suggest (unless you're a business) you're not meant to actually 'profit' from a hobby?
Which law is that?
And doesn't the law suggest (unless you're a business) you're not meant to actually 'profit' from a hobby?
Which law is that?
Tax Law - check ATO definition 'Hobby' - you can actually make money - but it's very 'subjective' as to how much before it becomes a business and then you require an ABN and file a tax return. At that point it is no longer a hobby!
yes, and that's interesting because by the QPWS policy you're not allowed to set up business with reptiles (other than pet shop), so where does it leave you ... I should say us.
The policy is very hazy at least to say and after 40 minute one on one conversation with the acting Director of QPWS about this very issue, I am not any wiser.
Thats exactly it Michael, the tax law says one thng and the QPWS says another. Both different legislations and both very grey areas. QPWS opinions also change depending on which branch and even which person you talk to
Bottom line, keep doing what you are doing, pay your fees, fill in your movement advices and dont ask too many more questions......
the laws aren't grey at all, and it's irrelevent what a clerk tells you, seek professional advice......
yep . buy a $50 snake - it gets sick and have a choice between a $100+ vet bill or another $50 snake .the bad thing about ridiculously cheap snakes is that they will be cheaper to replace than to take to the vets,....
not a good thing at all.
yep . buy a $50 snake - it gets sick and have a choice between a $100+ vet bill or another $50 snake .
I'd be surprised if people would keep snakes as inanimate objects.... however, I wouldn't put it past some people for sure - sad but true.
I know it's the same for my GPS - it's cheaper to buy a new GPS with the latest maps than to get new maps... But how could anyone put an animal into that bracket (not saying it doesn't happen, just very upset it could).
It's already the case with fish and some birds and mammals. No doubt reptiles will follow.
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