Changes to state taxes November 2025
State tax amendments effective from November 2025.
Published on 25 November 2025Land transfer duty changes affecting New Zealand citizens
The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation that may impact New Zealand citizens.
Published on 19 November 2025New commercial and industrial property tax guidance now available
We have updated our website with new information about recent changes to the commercial and industrial property tax (CIPT) as part of the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2025.
Published on 12 August 2025Changes to payroll tax threshold
From 1 July 2025, the payroll tax-free threshold will increase from $900,000 to $1,000,000 for annual returns, and from $75,000 to $83,333 for monthly returns.
Published on 3 July 2025State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2025
The State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 24 June 2025.
Published on 26 June 2025Changes to state taxes June 2025
State tax amendments effective from June 2025.
Published on 26 June 2025Emergency services and volunteers fund
On Friday 16 May the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) passed Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent.
Published on 16 May 2025Changes to state taxes December 2024
The State Taxation Further Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent on Tuesday 3 December 2024.
Published on 3 December 2024State Taxation Further Amendment Act 2024
The State Taxation Further Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent on Tuesday 3 December 2024.
Published on 3 December 2024Short stay levy applies from 1 January 2025
From 1 January 2025, the short stay levy will apply to short stays in Victorian properties where a fee is charged, after the Short Stay Levy Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 29 October 2024.
Published on 29 October 2024