Why a novated lease works for police officers and staff
A novated lease suits a stable salary and regular driving, including shift work, which fits most policing roles.
- Paid from your pre-tax salary, lowering your taxable income
- No GST on the car, up to the $6,353 cap, or on the running costs
- Insurance, servicing, tyres, rego and fuel or charging bundled in
- On an eligible electric vehicle, no FBT either
Salary packaging for Police
State police forces offer salary packaging to their officers and staff, which is all you need to novate a car. If you are unsure whether yours does, we can help you check with payroll.
Electric cars and the FBT exemption
Eligible electric vehicles priced under the $91,661 fuel-efficient luxury car tax threshold are exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for the 2026-27 financial year, which usually makes them the strongest novated lease. Because the exemption is federal, it applies to government employees the same as everyone else. See the EV novated lease page for the detail.
Common questions
Can police officers get a novated lease?
Yes. State police forces offer salary packaging, so officers and civilian staff can package a novated lease and pay for a car from pre-tax salary.
Is a novated lease good for shift workers?
It can be, because your running costs are estimated for how far you actually drive and bundled into one pre-tax payment. The calculator builds the budget around your driving.
Do police get the EV FBT exemption?
Yes. The EV exemption is federal and applies regardless of employer, so an eligible electric car is FBT exempt for police the same as anyone.