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· Total General Government Sector revenue is estimated to be $5 874.0 million in 2017‑18, an increase of $300.3 million above the 2016‑17 Budget estimate of $5 573.7 million.
· Key components of General Government Sector revenue in 2017‑18 include:
– GST Revenue is estimated to be $2 387.4 million, an increase of $88.2 million above the 2016-17 Budget of $2 299.2 million;
– Australian Government Payments for Specific Purposes are estimated to be $1 251.6 million, an increase of $30 million above the 2016-17 Budget of $1 221.6 million; and
– Taxation Revenue is estimated to be $1 128.5 million, an increase of $72.9 million above the 2016-17 Budget of $1 055.6 million.
· Tasmania's share of revenue from Grants, including GST and Australian Government Grants for Specific Purposes, equates to 62.7 per cent of total General Government sector revenue.
This chapter provides an overview of Revenue for the 2017‑18 Budget and Forward Estimates. Table 5.1 lists the major General Government Sector revenue sources.
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In 2017‑18, Total General Government Sector revenue is forecast to be $300.3 million higher than the 2016‑17 Budget.
Tasmania's most significant source of funding is Grants revenue (including GST and Australian Government Grants), which comprises 62.7 per cent of total revenue in 2017‑18. State Own‑Source Revenue accounts for 37.3 per cent of total revenue.
Major revenue risks and sensitivities are discussed in chapter 1 of this Budget Paper. The major variances in revenue compared to the 2016‑17 Budget are discussed in the Policy and Parameter Statement in chapter 4 of this Budget Paper.
Chart 5.1: Composition of Total Revenue, 2007‑08 to 2020‑211
1. Data reflects actual outcomes for 2007‑08 to 2015-16 and the original Budget estimates for 2016‑17.
Grants primarily reflect transfers of funding from the Australian Government and are estimated to be $3 682.9 million in 2017‑18. This is an increase of $48.3 million above the 2016-17 Budget of $3 634.6 million.
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Other Grants and Subsidies3
1. Estimates of Specific Purpose Payments and some National Partnership Payments may differ from those published in the Australian Government's 2017-18 Budget due to the need to finalise State estimates before the release of the Australian Government Budget.
2. Specific Purpose Payments include National Health Reform and Students First education reforms funding.
3. Other Grants and Subsidies primarily relate to payments to the State for Commonwealth Own Purpose Expenditure.
· General Purpose Payments (GPPs), which are 'untied' payments that can be used at the State's discretion. The GST distribution is the only GPP received by Tasmania in 2017-18; and
· conditional (tied) funding in the form of Payments for Specific Purposes, including Specific Purpose Payments (SPPs), Reform Funding and National Partnership Payments (NPPs). These payments must only be spent for purposes as agreed with the Australian Government.
The Australian Government also provides payments directly to State agencies through Commonwealth Own Purpose Expenditure (COPEs). Most of these payments are made to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Tasmanian Health Service.
These payments reduce by $69.9 million in 2017-18, largely due to the agreement by the Tasmanian Government to resume ownership of the Mersey Community Hospital in exchange for a significant one-off Australian Government payment of $730.4 million which is expected to occur by 30 June 2017. This payment is included in the 2016-17 Estimated Outcome (see Appendix 3 of this Budget Paper).
The Australian Government Mersey Community Hospital payment will be transferred to the Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation (Tascorp) as a one-off equity contribution and will be invested by Tascorp with any returns to be retained in the Mersey Community Hospital Fund. The Government will introduce legislation to require Tascorp to pay each year a dividend equal to the operating costs of the Mersey Community Hospital, escalating at 3.5 per cent each year until cessation of the Fund. This dividend is shown in Table 5.9.
GST Revenue is the largest single source of revenue for Tasmania representing 40.6 per cent of Total General Government Sector revenue in 2017‑18.
Tasmania has been assessed as having a higher per capita GST need than all other jurisdictions, except the Northern Territory, and is a major beneficiary of the equalisation process, receiving $1.1 billion, or approximately 81 per cent, more GST revenue in 2017‑18 than its per capita share. This reflects the relatively higher cost of service provision in the State and the below average capacity to raise revenue. Tasmania has the second lowest assessed fiscal capacity and Western Australia has the strongest assessed fiscal capacity.
Further detail on the CGC's methodology is provided in the Guide to the Budget (available on the Treasury website), and the Report on GST Revenue Sharing Relativities - 2017 Update (2017 Update Report), which can be found on the CGC website at www.cgc.gov.au.
For the 2017-18 Budget, Treasury has used its own financial model to forecast GST revenues, as was the case for the 2016‑17 Budget. The model incorporates the latest CGC assessments and recommended relativities, Australian Government forecasts of the GST pool and state populations, and state and territory own‑source revenue estimates.
Chart 5.2: Tasmanian GST Revenue Sharing Relativities, 2000-01 to 2020‑211
1. The National GST Collections are preliminary 2017-18 Australian Budget estimates provided by the Australian Government, due to the need to finalise State estimates before the release of the Australian Government Budget.
2. 2017‑18 Budget is based on the actual relativity that will apply in 2017‑18 as recommended by the CGC.
GST payments to Tasmania are expected to be $2 387.4 million in 2017‑18. The growth in GST revenue over the Forward Estimates to Tasmania reflects GST pool growth, offset by a gradual reduction in Tasmania’s GST relativity and lower than average population growth.
After rising during the mining boom, Tasmania's GST relativity is forecast to return towards the long-term trend over the Forward Estimates as a result of:
· comparatively weaker own-source revenue growth forecast in Western Australia and other resource‑rich states;
· slow population growth compared to the national average, which reduces the CGC’s assessment of Tasmania’s need to invest in infrastructure; and
· a slightly higher share of Commonwealth payments.
Chart 5.3 below illustrates the difference between the 2016-17 and 2017-18 State Budget estimates of GST revenue to Tasmania over the Forward Estimates. The compound annual growth rate of GST revenue from 2017‑18 to 2020‑21 is 2.6 per cent.
Tasmania's share of the GST pool has increased slightly from approximately 3.79 per cent in 2016‑17 to 3.83 per cent in 2017‑18.
Chart 5.3: GST Revenue to Tasmania, 2007‑08 to 2020‑21
1. The 2017-18 Budget includes the 2016-17 Estimated Outcome for GST Revenue.
In 2017-18, Tasmania will receive an estimated $912.0 million in SPPs and national health and education reform agreement funding. This is an increase of $44.9 million above the 2016-17 Budget estimate of $867.1 million. The growth in SPPs and reform funding primarily reflects an increase in National Health Reform and Students First education reform funding. The National Disability Services SPP ceases on 30 June 2019 with the commencement of the National Disability Insurance Full Scheme on 1 July 2019.
It is noted that estimates of SPPs and some National Partnership Payments may differ from those published in the Australian Government's 2017-18 Budget due to the need to finalise State estimates before the release of the Australian Government Budget.
In 2017-18, Tasmania will receive an estimated $339.6 million of funding in NPPs, a decrease of $14.9 million from the 2016-17 Budget of $354.5 million. This primarily reflects the scheduled expiry of the Improving Health Services in Tasmania and Building Australia’s Future Workforce - National Partnership on skills reform NPPs at the end of 2016-17, and a smaller 2017-18 Redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital payment. These decreases are partially offset by increases in funding under the Land Transport Infrastructure Projects and the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements NPP in response to the 2016 fire and flood events.
Table 5.4 details the Payments for Specific Purposes that Tasmania will receive from the Australian Government in 2017-18 and over the Forward Estimates period.
National Health Reform2
Students First ‑ Government Schools
Students First ‑ Non‑Government Schools
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Independent Public Schools Initiative
Building Australia's Future Workforce - National Partnership on skills reform
DisabilityCare Australia Fund4
Total Affordable Housing National Partnerships
Road Component5
Developing demand driver infrastructure for the tourism industry
Financial assistance to local governments - Financial Assistance Grant program
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements7
2. From 2017‑18 to 2019-20, the Australian Government has agreed to continue funding for Public Hospital services using activity based funding, capped at 6.5 per cent per annum nationally. However, given there is uncertainty with the quantum of funding under the new arrangements, funding based on previous growth trends has been assumed.
3. Includes funding for OzFoodNet and National Bowel Cancer Screening - participant follow-up function.
4. Estimates of DisabilityCare Australia Fund payments included in the 2017‑18 Budget and Forward Estimates reflect the Australian Government’s initial offer as set out in the bilateral transition agreement Tasmania signed in December 2015.
5. Provision included in 2019‑20 and 2020‑21 for future road funding on the expiry of the current agreement.
6. Includes funding for the National Whale Stranding Action Plan and Managing established pest animals and weeds.
7. Includes $36 000 funding for 2017-18 under the Natural Disaster Relief - Fire agreement.
State Taxation revenue is the main source of own-source revenue and comprises 19.2 per cent of total revenue in 2017-18.
In 2017‑18, State Taxation revenue is forecast to be $72.9 million higher than the 2016‑17 Budget, primarily due to increases in Conveyance Duty and Land Tax. The increase in Conveyance Duty is driven by growth in residential property prices and transaction volumes while the increase in Land Tax reflects a net increase in land values across the State, system enhancements leading to improvements in debt management and targeted compliance efforts.
State Taxation revenue is forecast to grow by $70.4 million (or by a compound annual growth rate of 2.0 per cent) from 2017‑18 to 2020‑21, due mainly to growth in tax bases for Payroll Tax and Land Tax (there is no change in the rate structure of either tax).
Betting exchange taxes and levies3
2. Conveyance duty is forecast to reduce slightly in 2018-19 due to an expected return towards trend levels of large commercial property transactions, which have been higher than usual in 2016-17 and are forecast to remain at elevated levels in 2017-18.
3. The reduction in Betting exchange taxes and levies from 2017-18 reflects the surrender by Betfair of its Tasmanian Gaming Licence.
Chart 5.4 shows that the 2017-18 Budget and Forward Estimates have increased compared to the levels forecast in the 2016‑17 Budget. This increase has been largely driven by Conveyance Duty due to growth in residential property prices and transaction volumes.
Chart 5.4: State Taxation Revenue, 2009‑10 to 2020‑21
1. This includes the 2016-17 Estimated Outcome for State Taxation Revenue. The increase in the 2016-17 Estimated Outcome compared to the 2016-17 Budget is due mainly to higher than expected revenue from Conveyance Duty and Land Tax.
Relationship breakdown or spouse and significant relationship transfers5
1. While the 2016-17 estimates reflect the approach used for the 2016-17 Budget, the 2017-18 estimate for Payroll Tax expenditure reflects the use of all wages paid in Tasmania based on 2015-16 Work Cover data. Estimates are based on the expected growth in Payroll Tax revenue.
2. The Land Tax base is all freehold land in Tasmania in 2016‑17. Estimates are based on the expected growth in Land Tax revenue. Land classified as principal place of residence (PPR) and primary production land (PPL) is charged a nil rate of Land Tax. Property used for religious, charitable or educational purposes is exempt from Land Tax.
3. Comprises land owned by the Commonwealth, aged care providers and charitable organisations.
4. The Conveyance Duty tax base is comprised of concessional or exempt properties transferred in 2015‑16. Estimates are based on the expected growth in Conveyance Duty revenue. Not all exempt transactions are recorded and not all valuation data is available, therefore the estimates are likely to be understated.
5. The estimate for 2017-18 includes transfers under the Relationship Act 2003 between carers and relatives which was previously included in ‘Other’.
6. Comprises transfers to a special trustee under section 37 of the Duties Act 2001 and instances where there is no change in beneficial ownership.
Revenue from the Sales of Goods and Services is estimated to be $408.0 million in 2017-18, an increase of $55.1 million above the 2016-17 Budget of $352.9 million.
68.5)
69.3)
Tasmanian Health Service3
187.6)
195.8)
201.4)
199.7)
406.5)
415.4)
423.3)
427.0)
TOTAL SALES OF GOODS AND
408.0)
417.0)
424.8)
428.7)
2. The increase in 2017-18 and the Forward Estimates primarily reflects the recognition of revenue associated with the Three Capes Track.
3. The increase in 2017-18 and over the Forward Estimates primarily reflects new funding associated with the listing of Hepatitis C medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Revenue from Fines and Regulatory Fees is estimated to be $98.9 million in 2017-18, an increase of $2.4 million above the 2016-17 Budget of $96.5 million. Table 5.8 details the major components of Fines and Regulatory Fees.
Other Fines2
Consumer Affairs Office Regulatory
Other Regulatory Fees4
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2. Other Fines is primarily comprised of fines collected by the Department of Justice, Inland Fisheries Service and the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management.
3. Vehicle Inspection Services Fees are estimated to be $47 000 in 2017-18, increasing to $48 000 in 2018‑19, $49 000 in 2019-20 and $50 000 in 2020-21. This amount does not appear in the Table until 2020‑21 due to rounding.
4. Other Regulatory Fees includes: the Tasmanian Economic Regulator; the Community Support Levy; and various other fees collected by agencies, such as recreational fishing licence fees.
Interest Income is estimated to be $19.6 million in 2017-18, an increase of $3.1 million compared to the 2016‑17 Budget estimate of $16.5 million. The increase reflects higher interest rates.
Dividend, Tax and Rate Equivalent Income is estimated to be $358.4 million in 2017‑18, an increase of $94.6 million compared to the 2016‑17 Budget estimate of $263.8 million. This increase is largely due to the forecast dividend payable by Tascorp of $78.1 million in 2017-18 equal to the operating costs of the Mersey Community Hospital (as detailed in the Grants section of this Chapter).
Chart 5.5: Dividend, Tax and Rate Equivalent Income, 2009‑10 to 2020‑211
1. Data reflects actual outcomes for 2009‑10 to 2015‑16 and the original Budget estimates for 2016‑17.
Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation9
Hydro Tasmania10
2. The reduction in Dividends payable by Aurora Energy Pty Ltd in 2017-18 is due to lower profit estimates due to the Tasmanian Economic Regulator's Final 2016 Retail Price Determination.
3. The increased dividends from Hydro Tasmania are due to improved operating conditions subsequent to the Basslink outage and low inflow period during 2015-16. The business will make a gradual return to its normal dividend policy over the Budget period. A zero dividend is still expected in 2017-18 but the business will return to a full dividend payment by 2020-21. The recent significant increase in wholesale electricity prices was not factored into Hydro Tasmania's returns to government in the 2017‑18 Budget.
4. The increase in Dividends from the Motor Accidents Insurance Board in 2017-18 reflects the expectation of increased profitability in 2016-17, predominately due to lower claims expenses. The gradual reduction in Dividends from 2018‑19 reflects the impact of returning to a 50 per cent dividend payout ratio on the MAIB’s five year rolling average dividend policy.
5. The decline in Dividends from Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd in 2018-19 reflects the forecast decrease in regulated distribution and transmission revenues over the period.
6. The increase in Dividends and Income Tax Equivalents from Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd across the Budget and Forward Estimates period reflects the progressive return to profitability as the community asset maintenance program concludes and forecast freight volumes increase.
7. Tascorp is subject to a fixed cash lump sum dividend and income tax equivalent regime. In addition, discretionary dividends can be paid if circumstances warrant. The reduction in 2019-20 reflects that no additional discretionary dividends are expected to be paid.
8. The Special Dividends from TT-Line Company Pty Ltd are contributions from the company to be deposited into the TT‑Line Vessel Replacement Fund for the purpose of accruing funds for the future replacement of the TT-Line passenger ferries.
9. The one-off payment received by the Tasmanian Government for resuming ownership of the Mersey Community Hospital is to be transferred to Tascorp as a one-off equity contribution and will be invested by Tascorp, with an annual dividend to be paid equal to the indexed operating costs of the Mersey Community Hospital from 2017-18 until cessation of the Mersey Community Hospital Fund.
10. The increase in Income Tax Equivalents from Hydro Tasmania across the Budget and Forward Estimates period reflect improved operating conditions and an increase in profitability following the Basslink outage and low inflow period during 2015‑16. The recent significant increase in wholesale electricity prices was not factored into Hydro Tasmania's returns to government in the 2017‑18 Budget.
11. The decrease in Income Tax Equivalents from Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd in 2017-18 is the result of reduced profitability due to lower forecast regulated revenues.
13. Income Tax Equivalents for TT-Line Company Pty Ltd across the Budget and Forward Estimates period are driven by expected movements in the exchange rate which affect the valuation of the vessels and no Income Tax Equivalents are expected from 2020-21 due to the application of a shipping income tax exemption.
Other Revenue is anticipated to be $177.7 million in 2017-18, an increase of $23.9 million above the 2016‑17 Budget of $153.8 million.
Finance-General3
177.7)
165.2)
163.5)
2. The increase in Mineral Royalties across the Budget and Forward Estimates reflects a rise in mineral prices, particularly iron ore, based on advice from Mineral Resources Tasmania.
3. The increase to revenue to Finance-General in 2017-18 primarily reflects the State's current estimate pursuant to property catastrophe insurance for covered items damaged during the June 2016 flood event.
4. The decrease in Tasmanian Health Service in 2017-18 is primarily due to the completion of the Training More Specialist Doctors initiative, which was funded by the Australian Government through the medical professional colleges.
5. Other includes: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Inland Fisheries Service, Ministerial and Parliamentary Support, Office of the Ombudsman, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tasmanian Audit Office and Tourism Tasmania.