The state opposition has aired concerns that an amnesty on general practitioner (GP) payroll tax set to expire next year could put an end to bulk-billing by doctors in Queensland.
Liberal National Party (LNP) Opposition Leader David Crisafulli raised the issue during the Nine network’s Great Debate on Oct. 3, suggesting Labor had plans to return the tax if re-elected.
Under current conditions, some GP clinics are exempt from paying payroll tax, but once the amnesty is over, all clinics would be required to comply.
Payroll tax is controlled by the state and is calculated based on the total wages paid by a business each month. A state government amnesty currently applies until mid-2025….
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