11/06/2026
EOFY is coming. Which means two things: your accountant is getting busy, and everyone suddenly becomes an expert in tax deductions.
The ATO says you generally cannot claim conventional clothing, even if your employer requires you to wear it and you only wear it at work.
What you may be able to claim is specific work clothing, including protective clothing, occupation-specific clothing, compulsory uniforms and registered non-compulsory uniforms.
For women working in trades, gardening, agriculture, construction, mining, warehousing, local government and outdoor industries, the ATO says protective clothing must protect you from a “real and likely risk” of illness or injury at work. Examples include sun protection clothing, safety-coloured vests, steel-capped boots, gloves, overalls and aprons.
If your Green Hip workwear is hi-vis, reflective or UPF-rated and you wear it to manage genuine work risks, it may be relevant at tax time.
To claim, you generally need to have paid for it yourself, not been reimbursed, used it for earning income and kept records.
This is general information only, not tax advice. Always check the ATO website or speak with a registered tax agent.
Do you wear protective clothing for work?