Media Alert | 12 March 2026

2026–27 GST Distribution 

The Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) is an independent statutory authority. It is responsible for recommending to the Commonwealth Treasurer the relativities used to distribute the GST revenue to states and territories (states). 

At midday tomorrow, Friday 13 March 2026, the Commission will release the 2026 Update, presenting its recommendations for the 2026–27 distribution of GST revenue to the states. The Commission will also release:

• Guide to the 2026–27 GST Distribution – a high-level guide to the main aspects of the 2026 Update

• State Snapshots – the key factors affecting the recommended GST distribution for each state in 
  2026–27.

Contact us

Enquiries regarding the 2026 Update, including to arrange a call with the Commission Chair (Mike Callaghan) or the Commission Secretary (Nathan Williamson), can be directed to cgc.gov.au/media or 
+61 2 6218 5700.

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