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Tax under a new government

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While we wait to hear which party will form our next government, here is a table of the key tax measures announced by the Coalition and ALP, along with the expected fiscal impact over the next 4 years.

Key measures announced by both parties
Fiscal impact ($m)
Example uses 2
OECD Two-Pillar Solution
  • Minimum global tax of 15% on worldwide profits for multinational enterprises.
  • Redirect some of the taxes paid by multinational enterprises to countries where their products and services are sold.

Not yet costed 

Stage 3 personal income tax cuts

From 1 July 2024:

  • remove the $120,000 - $180,000 tax bracket
  • raise the top tax bracket from $180,000 to $200,000
  • reduce the marginal tax rate between $45,000 to $200,000 from 32.5% to 30%.

($34,000)

Increase low and middle income tax offset

Increase the offset by $420.Total benefit in 2021-2022 becomes $1,500 for individuals and $3,000 for couples.  

($4,100)

Reduce eligibility age threshold for downsizer contributions into superannuation from 65 to 55.

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Key measures announced by the Liberal National Party Coalition
Fiscal impact ($m)
Example uses 2

Impose a tax-to-GDP cap of 23.9%. 

Super - first homebuyers scheme

First homebuyers may withdraw a maximum of 40% from their super (up to $50,000) for their deposit.

($321)[1]

[1] Includes costings for reducing the eligibility age threshold for downsizer contributions into superannuation.
ATO Tax Avoidance Taskforce

Extended by 2 years to 30 June 2025.

$1,483

Key measures announced by the Australian Labor Party
Fiscal impact ($m)
Example uses 2

Limit debt-related deductions by multinational enterprises at 30% of profits unless debt-related deductions can be substantiated under the arm’s length test or worldwide gearing ratio.

($1,450)

Limit tax deductions by multinational enterprises for the use of intellectual property when paid to a tax haven.

($445)

Transparency and disclosure measures
  • Require public reporting of tax information on a country-by-country basis.
  • Create a public registry of ultimate beneficial ownership.
  • Require companies to disclose to shareholders as a “Material Tax Risk” if the company is operating in a jurisdiction with a tax rate below the global minimum (15%).
  • Require government tenderers to disclose the company’s country of tax domicile.

Not applicable

Electric Car Discount

Electric cars below the luxury car tax threshold will be exempt from import tariffs and fringe benefits tax.

($388)

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