The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. What does this mean?

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What tax rate should a short-term worker pay?
  • Workers participating in the short-term stream of the PALM scheme will have a 15% tax flat rate withheld on payments made to them by their employer.
  • Under the short-term visa stream, workers are considered non-residents of Australia for tax purposes and are not required to complete tax returns at the end of the financial year.