About the Levy
The CITF Levy is mandatory on building or construction work within South Australia
The Construction Industry Training Fund (CITF) Levy is collected on building and construction work in South Australia to fund quality training and initiatives that attract and develop a highly skilled workforce within the building and construction industry.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) was established in 1993 via an Act of Parliament to administer the fund and ensure South Australia is home to the most skilled, safe and productive building and construction workforce.
CITB administers the Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1993 and the Construction Industry Training Fund Regulations 2021.
Understanding the CITF Levy
Why do I need to pay the levy?
Payment of the CITF Levy is a legal obligation.
How is the levy applied?
On 31 October 2024, the Governor of South Australia proclaimed the Construction Industry Training Fund (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act. As such, the application of the CITF Act relates to the date your project receives Development Approval (or commences construction where development approval is not required).
Why does the date of my project matter?
Date of Development Approval / Commencement of Construction before 1 January 2025
The CITF Levy is payable by the Project Owner on any building or construction work over $40,000 (including GST), prior to obtaining building approval.
The project owner is:
- the person or organisation engaged to carry out the building or construction work – the head contractor; or
- the property owner, if no person or organisation has been engaged to carry out the building or construction work at the time of development approval.
The levy applies to a wide range of construction related activities, including but not limited to:
- building and structure work
- roadworks
- water-related projects
- electrical and mechanical services
- sports facilities
- landscaping
- asbestos removal
- site preparation work.
For more details information review our Leviable Work Reference Table.
Date of Development Approval / Commencement of Construction after 1 January 2025
The CITF Levy is payable by the Project Owner on any building or construction work over $100,000 (excluding GST), prior to obtaining building approval.
The project owner is:
- the person or organisation engaged to carry out the building or construction work – the head contractor; or
- the property owner, if no person or organisation has been engaged to carry out the building or construction work at the time of development approval; or
- the government authority responsible for delivering a government project.
The levy applies to a wide range of construction related activities, including but not limited to:
- building and structure work
- roadworks
- water-related projects
- electrical and mechanical services
- sports facilities
- landscaping
- asbestos removal
- site preparation work
- maintenance and repair work, including for local councils
- turbines or generators involved in the generation of electricity for the State’s power system.
For more details information review our Leviable Work Reference Table.
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Levy FAQs
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