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Indigenous Wages Rebate WA

Western Australia Government · Checked 2026-10-16

The Indigenous Wages Rebate provides Western Australian small to medium-sized businesses with a payroll tax rebate when they hire new Indigenous employees who are also supported by a Commonwealth Indigenous Wage Subsidy.

Form of value

Grant funding

Indicative value

Payroll tax rebate

Current availability

The program is currently open for applications.

Before you act: Ensure all required payroll tax returns and annual reconciliation information are submitted by 31 December following the end of the relevant assessment year.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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Must be registered for payroll tax in Western Australia
Must employ an eligible Indigenous employee for whole or part of the year
Must meet the threshold requirements in subsection 7(2) of the Pay-roll Tax (Indigenous Wages) Rebate Act 2012
Must be receiving a Commonwealth Indigenous Wage Subsidy for the eligible employee
Must submit all returns and information by 31 December following the end of the assessment year