Documents Relating To Salary Packaging Portable Electronic Devices For Employees Of Services Australia (lex 85596). 3 Documents Released In Full. LEX 85596 Sections Of The Act : Section 22…

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Services Australia released three documents providing guidance to employees on salary packaging (salary sacrifice) arrangements. The materials explain that ongoing and non-ongoing staff can participate in voluntary salary packaging to reduce taxable income, while casual and contractor staff cannot. SmartSalary serves as the designated administrator, offering employee support and managing deductions on a pro-rata basis per pay period. The guidance specifies eligible items (novated car leasing, additional superannuation, eligible future leave, income protection insurance, professional memberships, and airline lounge membership are noted as out-of-scope), excludes mortgage payments and school fees, and directs employees to external financial advisors to assess personal suitability. The documents outline SmartSalary's responsibilities including calculating deductions, managing fringe benefits tax administration, and maintaining tax records. Employees retain choice of alternative providers, though administration must route through SmartSalary and comply with agency rules.