- The Minister for Defence has allowed tax refunds for certain defence-related international obligations.
- The determination outlines the entities and acquisitions covered, intended uses, conditions and limitations, and manner of payment for refunds.
- The Defence Department will pay the tax to suppliers or reimburse the foreign government/visiting force and claim refunds from the Australian Taxation Office.
- This will reduce compliance costs and payment delays for foreign governments and their visiting forces.
Source KPMG
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