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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051846478429

Date of advice: 1 June 2021

Ruling

Subject: GST-free supply of education courses

Question

Is GST payable on education courses you supply?

Answer

No.

This ruling applies for the following period:

From the 1 June 2021

Relevant facts and circumstances

You are registered for GST and supply education courses in Australia.

You are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

You offer VET courses which are in the scope of you RTO registration.

Relevant legislative provisions

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 section 9-5

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 section 38-85

Reasons for decision

These courses are GST-free under section 38-85 of the GST Act as they are tertiary courses. Therefore, GST is not payable on the supply of these courses.