The WA Government has lodged its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the 2018 GST reforms, alongside a People’s Submission representing the voices of more than 6,000 Western Australians — read the reports here.
Western Australia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) is working for Australia.
It’s invested in essential infrastructure like roads, ports and power – supporting the WA projects that drive the national economy and produce almost half the nation’s exports.
As part of the 2018 GST Reforms, the Australian Government legislated the Productivity Commission to conduct an inquiry into whether the GST reforms are operating as intended by the end of 2026.
The WA Government has lodged its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the 2018 GST reforms, alongside a People’s Submission. The People’s Submission reflects community feedback representing the voices of more than 6,000 Western Australians
The Productivity Commission will make a recommendation to the Australian Government on whether the GST changes made in 2018 are working as they should, or if the way GST is shared between states could be improved. The Productivity Commission may use these submissions when preparing its interim and final report.
Visit the GST WA: Latest updates on the 2018 GST Reforms page to read these submissions
The outcome of this inquiry could impact households, businesses and communities in WA and the nation.
WA isn’t seeking a greater share of the GST, but to maintain the current 2018 reform GST distribution.
Learn more about the GST reforms, how it affects WA and the Australian economy.
