We provide recommendations on new taxation policy and lead major taxation reform initiatives. We consult with industry peak bodies, taxpayers and taxpayer representatives in the development of practical solutions for complex policy problems.
We liaise with inter-jurisdictional colleagues in the areas of harmonisation and collaboration, and manage our statutory responsibilities in relation to freedom of information, privacy, the Charter of Human Rights and Ombudsman requests and referrals.
A significant component of our responsibility to our customers, and all Victorians, is working closely with stakeholders – including the Department of Treasury and Finance and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel – to assist in developing the legislation we administer and ensuring the successful implementation of legislative amendments.
Crafting of legislation involves Cabinet, the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, the Department of Treasury and Finance and State Revenue Office policy experts. Once an Act has been passed by the Parliament, we ensure we are ready to administer it as efficiently as possible for our customers, with an emphasis on implementing systems and processes to make it easier for our customers to comply.
In 2023–24, notable legislative work included:
- the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Act 2024, which implements a tax reform scheme that progressively abolishes land transfer duty for commercial and industrial land and replaces it with a commercial and industrial property tax from 1 July 2024
- the State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Act 2023, which introduces several changes to Victoria’s taxation laws
- the State Taxation Amendment Act 2024, which introduces measures announced in the 2024–25 Victorian Budget and makes various other amendments to Victoria’s taxation laws.
More information about these amendments is available on our website.