Victoria Nets $3.6 Billion in GST Windfall Despite Economic Management Issues

The GST redistribution process is always highly contentious.

A receipt showing General Sales Tax (GST) is shown alongside Australian notes and coins in Sydney, on July 4, 2018. AAP Image/Sam Mooy

Victoria is set to receive an additional $3.6 billion from the politically sensitive GST redistribution process, benefiting from its booming population and a lower reliance on mining royalties.

In contrast, Queensland, which is recovering from the after-effects of Cyclone Alfred, will face a $1.2 billion cut.