Australia: Consultation on administrative details of critical minerals tax incentives
The consultation closes August 11, 2026.
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has opened a consultation on the administrative details of the critical minerals production tax incentive (CMPTI).
According to the DISR, it is seeking feedback on:
- Clarity and relevance of the application and reporting form questions
- Practicality of proposed timeframes for annual report submissions and registration transfer applications
- Content and approach of its proposed customer guidance topics
The consultation closes August 11, 2026.
The CMPTI would provide a refundable tax offset of 10% of eligible Australian processing costs for critical minerals processed and refined from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2040, for up to 10 years per project.