Advocating for a fair tax system that encourages innovation

Our industry, like all sectors, should rightly pay its fair share of taxes. In addition to corporate income and other taxes, GST in both Australia and New Zealand is collected on digital sales including in-game purchases, unlike in many other countries. Australia’s export-focused game developers have also brought in significant taxes – generating more tax revenue than arguably any other creative sector. We advocate for tax policies that support SMEs, and incentives that drive innovation, like R&D tax incentives. Dialogue around tax reform and digital industries should be based on achieving global consensus.

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