Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas faces backlash for waiving payroll tax fees for doctors, putting pressure on the health industry.
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has been criticised over a decision to waive payroll tax fees for struggling doctors amid concern the scheme is placing unnecessary pressure on the health industry.
The treasurer this week faced backlash after a letter he wrote to peak medical bodies on the issue was made public.Victoria's GP payroll tax recently came under fire following a new interpretation that classified doctors as employees, not contractors, resulting in higher fees for certain practices.
It comes after opposition from healthy industry lobbyists in recent months, concerned about the large bills some practices had acquired due to the new interpretation. "It indicates that the message that practices are at threat of closure has been received, but I think a possible ex-gratia waiver is not enough to provide comfort," she said.
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