<h1>Amusement park industry seeks cut of 18% GST on entry to match 5% hotel parity and boost jobs</h1> An amusement-park industry group requests reconsideration of the current 18% goods and services tax on park entry, arguing the rate burdens middle- and lower-middle-income visitors and inhibits domestic recreation and job creation; the group urges parity with the recently reduced 5% GST on certain hotel rooms and contends a lower rate would boost footfall, local tourism, employment, and industry investment in safety and infrastructure. The submission calls on the GST Council to re-evaluate the classification and rate applicable to entry tickets to advance affordability and broader economic and social benefits.