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Retail opening hours are unrestricted in Tasmania.
Large supermarkets are generally open from 7am to 9pm seven
days a week. Many convenience stores are open even longer hours. |
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ATMs and EFTPOS facilities are widely available. |
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Most banks are open 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to
Friday |
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Petrol is available 24 hours in major centres. |
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Petrol
prices vary between $0.95 and $1.30 per liter. |
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The
speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless otherwise
indicated. The maximum speed possible on roads
outside cities and towns is usually 100 km/h, although there
is a limit of 110 km/h on a small number of high quality roads.
On all open roads, however, lower speed limits are frequently
indicated and these limits must be adhered to. |
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Speed cameras and random breath testing units
operate throughout Tasmania. |
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Seat belts must be worn in motor vehicles -
motorcyclists and bicyclists must wear helmets. |
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Contact police, fire and ambulance by dialing
000 |
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The
Australian GST (goods & services tax)
of 10% applies to most purchases. |
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Tasmania operates on Australian Eastern Standard
Time. For daylight saving, clocks are advanced one hour between
October and March. |
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Electricity is supplied at 230/240
volts (50 hertz) |

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