Commonwealth Grants Commission
Providing independent advice to the Australian Government on the distribution of GST revenue among the states and territories
What we do
The Commonwealth Grants Commission has been serving the people of Australia for 90 years.
Since 1933, we have been advising the Australian Government on how federal funding should be distributed to the states and territories to ensure equitable access to services.
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2025 Methodology Review
In response to terms of reference from the Commonwealth Treasurer, the Commonwealth Grants Commission has commenced a review of the methodology used to calculate the relativities for distributing the pool of GST among the states and territories, to apply from 2025-26.
Consultation
In reviewing its methodology the Commission will consult closely with state and territory treasuries. Consultation material related to the Review will be published on the website.
Latest publications
State and territory GST distribution
The following map explains the GST distribution for each state and territory for 2023-24.
In the financial year 2023-24 the GST distribution to the states and territories was as follows:
| State/Territory | GST per person | GST share | Population share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory | $14,519 | 4.7% | 1.0% Find out more |
| Tasmania | $5,526 | 3.9% | 2.1% Find out more |
| South Australia | $3,828 | 8.9% | 6.9% Find out more |
| Australian Capital Territory | $3,257 | 1.8% | 1.7% Find out more |
| Queensland | $3,082 | 21.2% | 20.5% Find out more |
| Victoria | $2,560 | 22.2% | 25.8% Find out more |
| New South Wales | $2,834 | 30.0% | 31.5% Find out more |
| Western Australia | $2,087 | 7.3% | 10.5% Find out more |
The Commonwealth Grants Commission acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.