Independent Schools Donors, Tax Deductions

In reply to the Hon. J.S. LEE (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ().21 March 2024).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Treasurer has advised:

The recommendations included in the federal Productivity Commission's draft report on the Future Foundations for Giving inquiry represent the commission's draft position and will be further informed by feedback received through the commission's recent public consultations. The commission's final report is due to be provided to the commonwealth government by May 2024.

The income tax treatment of donations is a matter for the commonwealth government.

The South Australian government has committed to fund the non-government school sector at 22 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard when the next school funding agreement is negotiated (compared to 19.72 per cent required under federal legislation) and provide annual capital grant funding to the sector.