Policy Advice Division

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GST Advisory Panel
The GST Advisory Panel was established in June 2010 to help businesses and the Government implement the GST rate increase announced in Budget 2010. The Panel considers submissions and acts as a conduit between businesses and the Government. It monitors how businesses are dealing with the changes so that the Government is aware of particular issues faced by businesses in recording and charging GST at the new rate.