hehe - I'm sure the packers wouldn't be taking my tax either :)
But the whole idea is for it to be spent. Anyone is able to do that. In fact a rich person would probably see $1000 as pocket change and spend it in an instant! I just think it's dumb that you have to be eligible for this payment.
Maybe it should have been done in the form of vouchers so it HAD to be spent. Bit like the $200 voucher thingo for registering for GST. You had to go and spend it, it wasn't just a cash handout.

