Surf Between the Flags Initiative Promotes Online Safety

Earlier this month, the Centre for Internet Safety, based at the University of Canberra with the support of eBay Inc, delivered the Surf between the Flags initiative with the Federal Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann MP.
Congressman DeSantis Publishes Op-ed on Internet Sales Taxes

Freshman Republican, Ron DeSantis (R-FL), published an op-ed in the Daytona Beach News Journal on Sunday that outlined the Congressman’s concerns with the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act.
Montana Congressman Speaks Out Against Internet Sales Tax Bill on House Floor

Last week, Congressman Steve Daines (R-MT) went down to the House floor to express his opposition to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act currently pending in the U.S. House of Representatives.
John Donahoe: Why an Internet Sales Tax Would Hurt Small Business

"One thing I love about my role at eBay has been having the chance to meet small business owners across America and around the world. It’s humbling to know that these entrepreneurs are using the eBay marketplace and the technology we provide to reach consumers and achieve business success. Helping businesses compete and win is at the heart of what we do at eBay."
Former Governor of Virginia Opposes Internet Sales Tax Bill

This week, former Governor of Virginia, Jim Gilmore, expressed his opposition to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act that is currently being debated in Congress.
House Speaker Expresses Concern with so-called Marketplace Fairness Act

This week, during an interview with Bloomberg TV, Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said that he believes the Internet sales tax bill would impose new burdens on small businesses and that he “probably” won’t support the bill.
Senator Cruz Defends Small Businesses Against Internet Sales Tax Bill

This week, Senator Cruz (R-TX) expressed his concerns with the Internet sales tax bill that is currently being considered by Congress and the impact that it would have on small businesses all across the country that use the Internet to reach a global market.
Congressman Jim Bridenstine Calls Internet Sales Tax Legislation Unfair

Last week, Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) expressed his opposition to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act as he met with constituents back home in Oklahoma.
ABC's "The Checkout" Highlights Ticketing Issues in Australia

This month, the ABC television program “The Checkout” aired a program regarding ticketing. “The Checkout” series looks at consumer affairs issues in Australia with a satirical twist. This program examines the problem of distribution of tickets; Australia’s ticketing market;  and how you can purchase tickets safely.
eBay Inc. Statement Regarding Internet Sales Tax Legislation

Brian Bieron, Senior Director of Global Public Policy at eBay Inc., made the following statement today in response to the United States Senate’s approval of the Marketplace Fairness Act: “The contentious debate in the Senate shows that a lot more work needs to be done to get the Internet sales tax issue right, including ensuring that small businesses using the Internet are protected from new burdens that harm their ability to compete and grow. eBay will continue to focus on bringing greater balance to the legislation by protecting small businesses with less than $10 million in sales or fewer than 50 employees.”