Western Australia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) is working for Australia.
It’s invested into essential infrastructure like roads, ports and power – supporting WA projects that drive the national economy and produce almost half the nation’s exports.
Due to the GST reforms introduced in 2018, WA benefits from a fairer GST distribution.
- Western Australia currently receives a minimum of 75% of our per person share compared to just 18% if the reforms didn’t exist.
- This increase in GST revenue is equivalent to around $6 billion per annum and helps fund essential services like hospitals, schools and infrastructure.
WA has a lower GST share per person than any other State has ever received, even with the 2018 GST reforms.
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 Productivity Commission is now examining how GST revenue is currently shared between states and territories, and whether alternative arrangements would achieve better outcomes. 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, the Australian economy, and how you can have your say.
If you would like to show your support in keeping WA’s fair share of the GST, you can have your say below.
