Today, the WA Government lodged its submissions to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry of the 2018 GST Reforms.
The voices of more than 6,000 Western Australians were captured in the People’s Submission.
“WA’s GST is working for Australia” campaign called on Western Australians to have their say on the State’s GST share and how changes would impact them.
The People’s Submission shows strong support for Western Australia keeping its current GST share. Feedback from the survey highlighted the following:
- 6,066 people shared their views
- 95 per cent supported WA keeping its current GST share
- Responses came from metropolitan and regional areas, across all age groups
- People said GST funding is important for hospitals and health services, schools, infrastructure, regional and remote services, and keeping WA’s economy strong
You can read the WA Government’s Submission and the People’s Submission at GST WA: Latest updates on the 2018 GST Reforms
All submissions made to the Productivity Commission can be viewed at the Commission’s website. The Productivity Commission will release its interim report in August 2026.
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