Queensland government on track to make almost $5 billion a year from land tax as revenue grows
The Queensland government is on track to make almost $5 billion a year from a tax the premier…
A ‘mansion tax’ would likely see affluent Bulimba homeowners pay up, but some of them support it
The concept of a mansion tax — premium property owners paying additional tax — has been rolled out…
Vic Liberals pledge cuts to payroll tax, land tax as Jess Wilson unveils ‘comprehensive’ economic plan
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals have pledged to cut payroll tax, reverse Labor’s land tax hikes, and deliver…
Queensland government rakes in hundreds of extra millions as land tax net widens, capturing more properties
Thousands more properties have fallen under Queensland’s land tax regime, as the state government raises hundreds of millions…
Victoria’s raised land taxes hurting property owners and businesses alike
For some people, having your property valued at double or triple what you’re told it’s worth could be…
Land tax exemption ‘reinterpretation’ leaves Mudgee winery facing huge bill
Third-generation winemaker Jacob Stein has recently learned he is no longer considered a primary producer, and is now…
Stamp duty holding Australia back – economist
In Sydney, the stamp duty on a median-priced house has jumped from 45% of gross household disposable income…