Review of GST Distribution
On 30 March 2011, the Australian Government commissioned a review of the distribution of revenue from the Goods and Services Tax to the States and Territories.
The terms of reference provide information on the objectives and scope of the review. The Review Panel comprises The Hon Nick Greiner AC, The Hon John Brumby and Mr Bruce Carter. The Panel is to provide an interim report to the Treasurer by February 2012 and a final report by September 2012.
Further information on the work of the Review Panel can be found at its website: http://www.gstdistributionreview.gov.au/content/Content.aspx?doc=home.htm.
The Commission’s co-operation with and approach toward the Review of the GST Distribution are outlined in the Chairperson’s letter to the Secretary of the Review.
Correspondence
Presentations on horizontal fiscal equalisation
The 2010 Review of GST Methodology
Media release by Prime Minister and Treasurer
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