https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/31/australian-shoppers-are-furious-with-amazon.html

SYDNEY, Australia — Amazon’s decision to deny Australians access to its main website has set off a backlash in the country, with customers complaining they may face big price increases and a loss of access to sorely needed products.

The e-commerce giant made the move, which it announced on Thursday, in response to changes to Australian tax law that will require online retailers to charge a 10 percent goods and services tax on products sold and shipped from overseas. That tax currently only applies to items bought overseas costing more than $1,000.