NSW Claims $1.65B GST Shortfall, Demands PM's Explanation

March 13, 2024
NSW Claims $1.65B GST Shortfall, Demands PM's Explanation
  • NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey are questioning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over a $310 million GST shortfall for NSW in 2024-25.

  • They argue that NSW is being deprived of $1.65 billion in GST revenue based on the previous year's allocation formula.

  • In contrast, Victoria and Western Australia are set to receive an increase of $3.7 billion and $838 million respectively in GST funding.

  • The 2018 changes to the GST distribution system, introduced by the Morrison government, are criticized for their 'no worse off' clause by independent experts, including economist Chris Richardson.

  • Richardson has calculated that these changes effectively cost each taxpayer an additional $400 annually.

  • NSW Treasurer Mookhey has labeled the GST allocation system as 'absurd' and expressed concern over the impact on NSW's ability to achieve a budget surplus next year.

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