http://www.stampcollectioninfo.com/stamp-covers/
In Australia what does stamp duty actually cover?
In Victoria to be specific. Is it simply a tax?
Duty is a State tax which applies to transfers/transactions of certain property, e.g. land, cars. See here:
http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/sro/srowebsite.nsf/taxes_duties_act.htm#4
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