Why a novated lease works for South Australian government employees
A novated lease works best with a stable salary, packaging through your employer, and regular driving. South Australian government roles fit that, which is why so many SA public servants use one.
- 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 SA government
Salary packaging is widely available across South Australian government employers, including SA Health, the Department for Education, SA Police and many departments and agencies. That is all you need to novate a car. Your quote is built with South Australian stamp duty and registration, so the figure is right for SA, not a national average. See our South Australia page for the on-road detail.
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.