The economy is already showing real signs of impending alarm and eBay, with its array of small businesses, is somewhat of a litmus test. eBay sales have dropped around 60% compared to last year period.

As for the dodgey rebate bonus, a complete con job during the election. the key ATO statement at https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/Offsets-and-rebates/Low-and-middle-income-e... is as follows which was never stressed at all during the election:

"The maximum offset is $1080 per annum. The base amount is $255 per annum.

It doesn't mean that you will get an extra $1,080 in your tax return."

The main problem with eBay sales is the problem they are having with their new search engine, confirmed via support. They also introduced new initiatives late last year when the writing was on the wall about the economy then but eBay drove ahead with extra fee initiates such as so called "Promotional" listings which have done nothing but fatten their pockets whilst severely compromising long term sellers and sustaining reliable sales with relaiable search results. Instead of valuing their sellers and doing more to support them in difficult times ahead, eBay have thought only of themselves. If you've been around for 2 decades, you know they never listen or learn anything about where their foundation is. The first thing they must do to support local Australian businesses, is to lobby the federal government to stop these ridiculous sales from places like China which can not be delivered for the price of the good alone. In fact, all deliveries of goods from China should be charged at the same rate we pay for our deliveries within Australia. This is what a real level playing field is all about without any competative advantage which currently exists in favour of China.