NSW emerges as main loser from GST carve-up as WA gets extra $5.5bn

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Patrick Commins Economics editorMarch 13, 2026 at 09:25 AM

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New South Wales is projected to receive a reduced share of GST revenue in 2026-27, according to the Commonwealth Grants Commission's latest distribution calculation. This calculation determines how a projected $102.5 billion in GST revenue will be divided among the states and territories. Western Australia is set to receive an additional $5.5 billion due to a 2018 agreement. The NSW premier has criticized the new distribution, deeming it unfair and outdated, as it reduces the state's revenue share relative to its population. The GST carve-up is a recurring issue of contention between the states and the federal government.

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States and Territories 40% Goods and Services Tax 50% Commonwealth Grants Commission 60% Australia 70% Western Australia 80% New South Wales ×290%

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New South Wales

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