First people need to properly understand Zakat and its application, the way we are currently dispensing Zakat doesn't make any sense, it renders the whole purpose of Zakat ineffective and meaningless. The application of Zakat wasn't because ALLAH wanted us to spend money, it was to help the state in looking after its people and its affairs. It should be made part of Financial courses and syllabus and children should be educated from start about importance of Zakat, in their schools. Dekh bai ..... borrowing Australian tax laws isn't going to change our situation, no matter what we do it would remain same, and leaving Zakat application to be interpreted by Molvi Sahiban is not a prudent thing to do at all, proven already. People need to understand Zakat is not an escape from Hell fire, it's a deeper concept applicable in this world, a key to a successful society and state.