Mental health levy and payroll tax

Find the mental health levy rates and thresholds, how it applies to groups and interstate employers, and what you need to report.

Latest news announcements

December payroll tax due date

The December payroll tax return for periodic and half-yearly lodgers is due 14 January 2026.

9 December 2025

Updates to the ruling on paid parental leave

The Commissioner has published updates to Public Ruling PTA037.3—Paid parental leave.

8 December 2025

New rulings on lodging objections

The Commissioner has issued new rulings on extensions of time to lodge an objection under the Taxation Administration Act and the Grants Act.

5 December 2025