{"id":14343,"date":"2026-02-19T15:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/?p=14343"},"modified":"2026-02-19T15:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:35:38","slug":"gst-due-dates-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/gst-due-dates-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Due Dates in Australia: Lodgement, Payment & Quarterly Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Staying on top of GST due dates isn\u2019t just about compliance; it\u2019s about protecting your cash flow and avoiding unnecessary ATO stress. Whether you lodge monthly or quarterly, understanding your GST lodgement dates, GST quarterly dates, and the due date for GST payment is essential for every Australian business registered for GST.<\/p>

If you\u2019re registered for GST, you\u2019re required to collect, report, and pay GST to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). And because most businesses report quarterly, timing matters more than many realise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are GST Due Dates?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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GST due dates refer to the deadlines for reporting and paying Goods and Services Tax to the ATO.<\/p>

GST is typically reported through your Business Activity Statement (BAS). That means your GST lodgement dates are usually aligned with your BAS due dates.<\/p>

Most small to medium businesses report GST quarterly, while larger businesses may report monthly. Regardless of the reporting cycle, the due date for GST return and the GST payment date must be carefully monitored to avoid penalties and interest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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GST Quarterly Dates Explained\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For businesses reporting quarterly, GST is divided into four reporting periods across the financial year. These are often referred to as GST quarter dates.<\/p>

Each quarter captures three months of transactions. At the end of the quarter, you calculate the GST collected on sales and subtract the GST paid on business expenses. The difference determines whether you owe GST or are entitled to a refund.<\/p>

Quarterly reporting is common because it balances compliance with manageable reporting frequency, but it still requires discipline and structured bookkeeping.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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GST Lodgement Dates & Return Deadlines\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your GST lodgement dates depend on your reporting cycle, but for quarterly reporters, returns are generally due shortly after the end of each quarter.<\/p>

GST is lodged via your BAS, either:<\/p>

  • Online through the ATO portal or your accounting software<\/li>
  • Through a registered tax or BAS agent<\/li>
  • By paper lodgement (less common today)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Common mistakes include:<\/p>

    • Confusing BAS and GST reporting dates<\/li>
    • Relying on estimates instead of reconciled figures<\/li>
    • Leaving GST checks until the last minute<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMissing the due date for GST return can lead to late lodgement penalties and unnecessary ATO scrutiny.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      GST Payment Due Dates\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The GST payment date is typically the same as your lodgement date. In other words, when your GST return is due, your payment is due too.<\/p>

      It\u2019s important to distinguish between:<\/p>

      • Lodgement (submitting your BAS)<\/li>
      • Payment (transferring the GST owed)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Failing to meet the due date for GST payment can result in interest charges, even if you\u2019ve lodged on time.<\/p>

        From a cash flow perspective, many businesses benefit from setting aside GST collected in a separate account. This prevents accidental spending of funds that technically belong to the ATO.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        GST Due Dates by Quarter\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBelow is a snapshot of standard GST quarterly dates for Australian businesses:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
        \n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGST Quarterly Schedule<\/title>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n body {\r\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n margin: 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .table-container {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n overflow-x: auto; \/* Enables horizontal scroll on mobile *\/\r\n }\r\n\r\n table {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n border-collapse: collapse;\r\n min-width: 600px; \/* Forces scroll on smaller screens *\/\r\n }\r\n\r\n th, td {\r\n padding: 12px 15px;\r\n text-align: left;\r\n border: 1px solid #ddd;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Header styling without background color *\/\r\n th {\r\n font-weight: bold;\r\n }\r\n\r\n tr:nth-child(even) {\r\n background-color: #f9f9f9;\r\n }\r\n\r\n tr:hover {\r\n background-color: #f1f1f1;\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n body {\r\n margin: 10px;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"table-container\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>GST Quarter<\/th>\r\n <th>Period Covered<\/th>\r\n <th>GST Lodgement & Payment Due Date<\/th>\r\n <th>Notes<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Q1<\/td>\r\n <td>1 July \u2013 30 September<\/td>\r\n <td>28 October 2026<\/td>\r\n <td>GST return and payment are due together<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Q2<\/td>\r\n <td>1 October \u2013 31 December<\/td>\r\n <td>28 February 2026<\/td>\r\n <td>Often includes holiday-period transactions<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Q3<\/td>\r\n <td>1 January \u2013 31 March<\/td>\r\n <td>28 April 2026<\/td>\r\n <td>Ensure GST checks before lodgement<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Q4<\/td>\r\n <td>1 April \u2013 30 June<\/td>\r\n <td>28 July 2026<\/td>\r\n <td>End-of-financial-year GST reporting<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752b9f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"752b9f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarking these GST deposit dates in advance helps avoid last-minute pressure.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8239691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8239691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GST Checks and ATO Review Timeframes\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e38287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e38287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The ATO may conduct GST checks or reviews if inconsistencies appear in your reporting.<\/p><p>Triggers can include:<\/p><ul><li>Large fluctuations between quarters<\/li><li>Repeated late lodgements<\/li><li>Inconsistent GST claims<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76fd187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76fd187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStrong record-keeping and regular reconciliations reduce the likelihood of issues. Performing internal GST checks before each lodgement date is a smart preventive measure.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b536b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b536b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common GST Due Date Mistakes\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f6f544 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74f6f544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even experienced businesses can slip up. Common issues include:<\/p><ul><li>Missing GST payment deadlines<\/li><li>Confusing <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/bas-due-dates\/\">BAS due dates<\/a> with other tax obligations<\/li><li>Not allowing enough time for reconciliation and processing<\/li><li>Poor documentation for input tax credits<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a4a5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74a4a5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA structured reporting process significantly reduces compliance risk.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a64b51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32a64b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Need Help Managing GST Due Dates?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d7ceeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69d7ceeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Managing GST due dates, GST quarterly dates, and reporting obligations doesn\u2019t need to feel overwhelming. With the right systems and the right support, you can stay compliant while focusing on growing your business.<\/p><p>If you\u2019d like expert support with GST reporting, lodgement, reconciliations, and structured compliance processes, our team at Befree is here to help.<\/p><p>Take control of your GST reporting today. <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> to speak with our experts about simplifying your GST compliance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066ad27 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"066ad27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdaabdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdaabdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c130a elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"14c130a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{"n_accordion_animation_duration":{"unit":"ms","size":300,"sizes":[]},"default_state":"expanded","max_items_expended":"one"}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2170\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2170\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When are GST due dates in Australia? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2170\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43f610 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c43f610\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-465b3ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"465b3ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGST due dates depend on whether you report monthly or quarterly. Most small businesses report quarterly, with lodgement and payment due shortly after each quarter ends.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2171\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2171\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the due date for GST payment? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2171\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28647ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28647ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb392e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb392e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe GST payment date is usually the same as the GST lodgement date listed on your BAS. Payment must be made by that deadline to avoid interest.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2172\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2172\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are GST lodgement dates the same as BAS due dates? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2172\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d944fc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d944fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0bf9fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0bf9fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. 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