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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?

Lodging a tax return

All PALM scheme workers may need to lodge a tax return to identify outstanding tax payments or refunds owed to them, for every financial year they work in Australia. This factsheet explains why and how to complete a tax return and aims to support workers to independently meet their tax obligations.