GST-free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Determination 2017

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GST—free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Determination 2017

made under subsection 177-10(5) of the

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999

Compilation No. 2  

Compilation date:   5 September 2017

Includes amendments up to: GST—free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Amendment Determination 2017 (No. 2) (F2017L01127)

 

 

About this compilation

 

This compilation

This is a compilation of the GST—free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Determination 2017 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 05/09/2017 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Selfrepealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

Contents

1  Name of Determination

2  Interpretation

3  Supplies that are GST-free

4  Supplies that are GST-free if they are listed in other Determinations

5  Application

Schedule 1—Supplies of supports that are GST-free*

Schedule 2—Supplies of supports that are GST-free if they are listed in other determinations*

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

 

1  Name of Determination

  This Determination is the GST-free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Determination 2017.

2  Interpretation

  In this Determination, a reference to the Act is to be taken as a reference to the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999.

Other expressions have the same meaning in this Determination as in the Act.

3  Supplies that are GST-free

  For the purposes of paragraph 38-38(d) of the Act, a supply of a kind described in Schedule 1 is GST-free if the supply also meets the other requirements of section 38-38 of the Act.

4  Supplies that are GST-free if they are listed in other Determinations

  For the purposes of paragraph 38-38(d) of the Act, a supply of a kind described in Schedule 2 is GST-free if:

(a)    the supply also meets the other requirements of section 38-38 of the Act; and

(b)    the supply is of a kind listed in any of the following:

(i)                  Schedule 1 to the GST-free Supply (Care) Determination 2017;

(ii)               section 6 of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) (GST free Supply—Residential Care—Government Funded Supplier) Determination 2015;

(iii)             sections 6 or 7 of the GST-free Supply (Health Services) Determination 2017; or

(iv)              such later replacement determination from time to time that has been made for the purposes of sections 38-15, 38-25 and 38-30 of the Act.

5  Application

  This Determination applies to supplies made on or after 1 July 2017 which are made on or before 30 June 2021.

Schedule 1—Supplies of supports that are GST-free*

 

*subject to meeting the requirements set out in section 3 of this Determination

 

Item

Supply

1

Specialist Disability Accommodation and accommodation / tenancy assistance

2

Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transitions and supports, including daily tasks in a group or shared living arrangement

3

Household tasks

4

Assistance with and training in travel / transport arrangements, excluding taxi fares

5

Interpreting and translation

6

Assistance to access and maintain education and employment

7

Assistive equipment for recreation

8

Early intervention supports for early childhood

9

Management of funding for supports in a participant’s plan

 


Schedule 2—Supplies of supports that are GST-free if they are listed in other determinations*

 

*subject to meeting the requirements set out in section 4 of this Determination

 

 

Item

Supply

1

Assistance with daily personal activities

2

Specialised assessment and development of daily living and life skills, including community participation

3

Assistive equipment for general tasks and leisure, including assistive technology specialist assessment, set up and training

4

Behavioural support and therapeutic supports

5

Home modifications

 

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history. 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

o = order(s)

ad = added or inserted

Ord = Ordinance

am = amended

orig = original

amdt = amendment

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

c = clause(s)

    /subsubparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

pres = present

Ch = Chapter(s)

prev = previous

def = definition(s)

(prev…) = previously

Dict = Dictionary

Pt = Part(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

Div = Division(s)

 

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

reloc = relocated

    effect

renum = renumbered

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rep = repealed

gaz = gazette

rs = repealed and substituted

LA = Legislation Act 2003

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

    effect

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

    cannot be given effect

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

mod = modified/modification

SubPt = Subpart(s)

No. = Number(s)

underlining = whole or part not

 

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

GST—free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supply) Determination 2017

22 June 2017 (F2017L00734)

 

s 5

GST—free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supply) Amendment Determination 2017 (No. 2)

4 September 2017 (F2017L01127)

s 3: 1 July 2017 (s 2(1))

s 4: 5 September 2017 (s 2(2))

 

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s 4

am F2017L01127

Schedule 1

am F2017L01127

Schedule 2

am F2017L01127

 

 

Overview

The GST—free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Determination 2017 was enacted to address the issue of applying GST to certain supplies under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This Determination, made under subsection 177-10(5) of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999, was introduced by the Commonwealth Parliament to ensure that specific supports provided under the NDIS are exempt from GST. The policy objective behind this legislation is to facilitate more accessible and affordable disability supports by removing the GST burden on these essential services. This Determination applies to supplies made between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2021, providing a temporary GST exemption to certain NDIS-related services as outlined in the schedules of the Determination.

Scope and Application

The GST-free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Determination 2017 applies to specific supplies made under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that are free from Goods and Services Tax (GST). The supplies covered by this Determination must be made between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2021. These supplies include specialist disability accommodation, assistance in coordinating or managing life stages and supports, household tasks, assistance with and training in travel arrangements, interpreting and translation services, assistance to access and maintain education and employment, assistive equipment for recreation, early intervention supports for early childhood, and management of funding for supports in a participant’s plan. The Determination clarifies that certain supports are GST-free if they meet the other requirements set out in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999. Additionally, some supports are GST-free if they are listed in other determinations, such as the GST-free Supply (Care) Determination 2017 or the GST-free Supply (Health Services) Determination 2017. The scope of the Determination is limited to supplies made within the specified timeframe and meeting the outlined criteria.

Key Provisions

The GST-free Supply (National Disability Insurance Scheme Supports) Determination 2017 (sections 3 and 4) outlines the types of supplies that are exempt from Goods and Services Tax (GST) under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999. Specifically, Schedule 1 lists supplies related to specialist disability accommodation, assistance in coordinating life stages and transitions, household tasks, travel/transport arrangements, interpreting and translation services, and more, which are GST-free. Similarly, Schedule 2 includes supplies that are GST-free if they are listed in other specified determinations. These supplies must meet the general requirements set out in section 38-38 of the Act to qualify for the GST exemption. The Act imposes specific obligations on entities involved in these supplies. For example, entities must ensure that the supplies described in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 meet the criteria for being GST-free. This includes maintaining records and documentation that demonstrate compliance with the Act's requirements. Additionally, entities must ensure that any GST implications are correctly accounted for in their financial records and tax filings. Failure to comply with the Act's provisions can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties can include fines, while criminal penalties can include imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the severity and intent of the breach. For instance, knowingly providing false or misleading information to obtain a GST benefit can lead to criminal charges with potential penalties including fines up to $22,200 and/or imprisonment for up to two years. Additionally, any entity found to have intentionally provided false or misleading information could face more severe penalties, including fines up to $44,400 and/or imprisonment for up to five years.

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