News and updates

Revenue ruling PTA-042v2 has been published to reflect the new regional employee definition.

The State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 24 June 2025.

The 2025-26 guidelines are now available on our website.

The 2023-24 payroll tax annual reconciliation has closed.

On Tuesday 27 May the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) received Royal Assent.   From 1 July 2025, the ESVF will be collected by local councils and appear on your council rates notice. It will replace the fire services property levy (FSPL). 

The Victorian Budget 2025–26 included one measure that impacts legislation administered by the SRO.

On Thursday 15 May the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund passed Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent. 

You are invited to join us at our education roadshow taking place throughout Victoria this May and June.

If you are accepting bookings for short stays in Victorian property, you may need to register for the short stay levy to lodge and pay your returns.

We have released our calendar of webinars and in-person roadshows.