Australian shoppers buying goods from overseas are facing a renewed push to have them pay the GST at home with the federal government reopening the debate saying it's costing Australian jobs.

Currently anyone who buys goods from overseas worth below $1000 does not have to pay the extra 10% in Goods and Services Tax. Australian retailers have constantly complained about the loophole saying it puts them at a disadvantage with overseas competitors.

GST push: Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Credit:Andrew Meares

Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the upcoming tax White Paper will take another look at the issue.

"It makes sense to have a serious look at this from a jobs perspective because the retailers are such big employers," he said.