Why police officers and staff are well placed for a novated lease
A novated lease suits a stable salary and regular driving, including shift work, which fits most policing roles.
- A secure, predictable salary
- Salary packaging offered through state police forces
- The full electric vehicle FBT exemption on an eligible EV
- One pre-tax payment covering the car and its running costs
Your employer and salary packaging
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.
The electric car angle
An eligible battery-electric car under the $91,661 fuel-efficient threshold is FBT exempt, usually the biggest saving of all, and governments are actively encouraging EV uptake. See the EV novated lease page for the eligible cars.
An honest note: FBT exempt means no fringe benefits tax is payable, but the benefit is still reported on your income statement. That reported amount can affect income-tested things like HECS or HELP repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge, and family payments. Our calculator and team will always show you the full picture.
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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.