News and updates

The start of a new financial year means updates to some fees, thresholds, levies and rates. Here is a summary of the Victorian taxation changes taking effect on 1 July 2025. Our website is being updated to reflect the changes.

The Victorian Government has announced a short-term extension of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund

The HomeBuilder Grant has now closed, with the final deadline for submitting supporting documents passing at midnight on 30 June 2025.

Revenue ruling PTA-042v2 has been published to reflect the new regional employee definition.

The State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 24 June 2025.

The 2025-26 guidelines are now available on our website.

The 2023-24 payroll tax annual reconciliation has closed.

On Tuesday 27 May the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) received Royal Assent.   From 1 July 2025, the ESVF will be collected by local councils and appear on your council rates notice. It will replace the fire services property levy (FSPL). 

The Victorian Budget 2025–26 included one measure that impacts legislation administered by the SRO.

On Thursday 15 May the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund passed Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent.