Tuesday, 10 September 2019

In reply to  Ms CROZIER (Southern Metropolitan) (13 August 2019)

Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations):

I refer to the issue of land tax that you raised in the adjournment debate on 13 August 2019.

The State Revenue Office (SRO) provides various methods for payment of land tax assessments. Customers can pay by credit card (by internet or phone), BPAY or at a Westpac branch within 19 weeks of the due date of their assessment. The SRO can also arrange payment plans for customers who have difficulty meeting the payment due dates.

If a customer wishes to pay by instalments over a longer time frame they may do so via AutoPay, which provides greater flexibility, in addition to paying by four equal instalments, AutoPay allows customers to pay fortnightly or monthly instalments spanned over a 38 week period. The online platform complements the SRO’s move towards a digital future and provides a streamlined digital service.

The SRO recognises that not all taxpayers may be able to make payments online or by the due date. I encourage those unable to access AutoPay or who are having difficulty paying their land tax assessment to contact the SRO directly on 13 2161 to discuss alternative arrangements.

I trust this information is of assistance.