Have your say about the GST reforms
There are a few different ways you can have your say in the current GST reforms review.
If you are unsure and would like to find out more about how GST distribution impacts WA and the Australian economy visit GST WA: What would changes to the distribution mean?
WA Government consultation - Have your say
Alternatively, you can have your say by post by sending your feedback to:
Have your say on GST reforms, Locked Bag 3001 WEST PERTH WA 6872.
Productivity Commission public consultation
The Productivity Commission (PC) is inviting the public to share their views on the 2018 GST reforms and will provide an interim report to the Government by 28 August 2026, with a final report expected before 31 December 2026.
The WA community and organisations are encouraged to contribute to this inquiry by the 'Have your say' form via WA.gov.au, or lodging a submission or making a brief comment directly to the PC.
This feedback will help inform the Australian Government to decide whether the 2018 GST reforms are operating as intended, or if the GST distribution system could be improved. The PC may use these submissions as part of their interim and final report. Initial submissions are due by Friday 27 February 2026.
Make a full submission
If you would like to lodge your submission, it’s important to read through the issues paper and prepare. Here’s a few tips on how to prepare your submission:
- Read through the issues paper, this paper will outline key questions and areas of interest identified at this early stage of the inquiry
- Read and understand the privacy information
- Read through the technical tips supplied by PC
- Understand the different ways you can lodge your submission
To support the preparation of submissions, the PC has released an issues paper.
Submission authors are welcome to raise additional relevant issues and proposed constructive solutions, preferably supported by evidence such as data, research findings and case studies.
To lodge a submission, visit the Productivity Commission website.
Making a brief comment
If you’re unable to make a submission or would like to just provide a short opinion, you can make a brief comment and comments may be used by the Commission to inform its report.
To make a brief comment, visit the Productivity Commission website.
GST WA: Homepage
GST WA: About the GST reforms
GST WA: What would changes to the distribution mean?
How does having my say help?
Show moreHaving your say is an opportunity to show that you care about keeping a fair distribution of GST funding in WA.
Public feedback is considered to help inform the review, which can influence decisions about how GST money is distributed.
Your input helps protect the GST funding into WA which is used for essential services, supports jobs, and funds important infrastructure across Western Australia.
What happens if I don’t have my say?
Show moreIf you don’t make a submission or share your opinion, your voice won’t be heard in the review process. While WA Government will make a submission, having more people speak up and provide feedback helps show how important the existing GST funding is for WA.
Why should I have my say and how will my information be used?
Show moreThe Department of the Premier and Cabinet is inviting the community to have their say in relation to the GST share. We will use the information provided to help inform the WA Government’s official submission to the Productivity Commission and will provide it to those people who are helping to develop the WA Government’s submission.
Want to find out more about GST reforms?
Show moreProductivity Commission
To learn more about the inquiry from the Productivity Commission visit the terms of reference. Terms of Reference – GST Reforms
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Learn more about how GST works in Australia on the ATO website. How GST Works
Parliamentary Education Office
Learn the background on how the GST was introduced in Australia. History of the GST
Federal Register of Legislation
Read the full text of the legislation governing GST. A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999
Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC)
Find out how GST revenue is distributed across Australia’s states and territories. About GST Distribution
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