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The median gross household income in 2017-2018 is A$1,701 per week or A$88,695 per year. As of 30 June 2018 (end of fiscal year), one Australia dollar is equivalent of 0.7406 U.S. dollar. Using this exchange rate, the median gross household income in Australia is US$65,687 in 2017–18. [16]
In 1884, a general tax on income was introduced in South Australia, and in 1895 income tax was introduced in New South Wales at the rate of six pence in the pound, or 2.5%. [6] Federal income tax was first introduced in 1915, in order to help fund Australia's war effort in the First World War. [7]
The progressive nature of income tax in Australia results in different income groups paying different amounts. The top 1% of income earners pay 18% of income tax received. The top 3% pay 28% of income tax. The top 10% of earners paid 46% of all income tax paid. The bottom 50% of earners paid 11% of all income tax. [19]
Australian federal budget 2008–09; Submitted: 13 May 2008: Submitted to: Parliament of Australia: Parliament: 42nd: Party: Australian Labor Party: Treasurer: Wayne Swan: Total revenue: A$312.961 billion: Total expenditures: A$287.764 billion: Tax cuts: A$46.7 billion (over 4 years) Surplus: A$21.703 billion: Website
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According to the OECD, 'household disposable income is income available to households such as wages and salaries, income from self-employment and unincorporated enterprises, income from pensions and other social benefits, and income from financial investments (less any payments of tax, social insurance contributions and interest on financial ...
In 2016, Australia continued to be the second-wealthiest nation in terms of wealth per adult. [43] In 2017, Australia was the world's top destination for millionaires, beating the United States for the second consecutive year. An estimated 11,000 millionaires moved to Australia in 2016, compared with the 10,000 who moved to the United States.