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GST and acupuncture, naturopathy and herbal medicine services

What if the service is not provided to an insurer, scheme operator or government agency?

Where a third party other than an insurer, a scheme operator or an Australian government agency is the recipient of a health practitioner's services, the health service will not be GST-free.

Last Modified: Friday, 29 June 2012

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Are acupuncture, naturopathy and herbal medicine services GST-free?

Are you a recognised professional?

Are your services covered by state or territory laws?

Are you a member of a professional association?

What is appropriate treatment?

When is the supply of complementary health services to a third party GST-free?

What if the service is not provided to an insurer, scheme operator or government agency?

Is massage therapy GST-free?

Are goods or services you supply GST-free?

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