
Cosmetic Clinic Payroll Tax Ruling: Cost Impact 2026
A Melbourne medical group faced a $2 million to $5 million backdated payroll tax bill after contractor doctors were reclassified as employees. Cosmetic and injectable clinics get none of the GP-specific relief now available in Queensland, Victoria, NSW and South Australia.

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