- The Productivity Commission is reviewing the 2018 GST distribution reforms in Australia.
- The reforms included a new equalisation benchmark, a relativity floor, permanent top-up payments, and a “No Worse Off” guarantee.
- These changes have cost the Commonwealth $22.7 billion so far, with an additional $26.3 billion projected by 2028-29, mainly due to heavy use of the No Worse Off payments.
- The review will assess the reforms’ fiscal sustainability, effectiveness in equalisation, and impact on state policy and service delivery.
- Submissions are due by 27 February 2026, with reports expected in August and December 2026.
Source: pc.gov.au
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