Retail boss Gerry Harvey says the government should abolish the GST exemption on imported goods, adding his voice to a chorus of retailers rallying against the tax-free threshold on online purchases.

It comes ahead of a meeting between state and federal treasurers tomorrow to consider their options on the issue and assess a report from the Commonwealth Treasury.

The GST exemption doesn't make any difference to Harvey Norman, Gerry Harvey says - but adds it's still unfair. Credit:Louise Kennerley

Speaking to shareholders at his company Harvey Norman's annual general meeting, Mr Harvey said although the company was not directly affected by the $1000 tax-free exemption, it should be changed.

"This is totally unfair," he said. "It won't make any difference to us, but it is totally unfair."