The Commonwealth Grants Commission recommends how the revenues raised from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) should be distributed to the States and Territories to achieve horizontal fiscal equalisation (HFE).
It is an independent statutory body which responds to terms of reference sent to it by the Commonwealth Treasurer. It makes its recommendations in consultation with the States and Territories and based on data provided by them and independent statistical sources.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1973
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
0
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 4, 73 Northbourne Avenue (Postal: GPO Box 1899)
Canberra City ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Michael Callaghan AM PSM | 25 June 2020 | 24 June 2025 |
| Member | Dr. Angela Jackson | 24 August 2022 | 23 August 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Anne-Maree Tiernan | 1 September 2022 | 31 August 2027 |
| Member | Dr. Lynne Williams AM | 1 September 2021 | 31 August 2026 |
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