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Could a land tax be coming to replace the emergency services levy in NSW?

NSW property owners face new tax to fund emergency services

The NSW government is weighing five options to reform emergency services funding. All would see every property in NSW hit with an annual levy.

  • Max Maddison

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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers ahead of Tuesday’s budget.

Chalmers to launch biggest property tax overhaul of the century in ‘tough decisions’ budget

The most far-reaching budget since 2014 will be delivered by Jim Chalmers on Tuesday. From property taxes to the NDIS, the treasurer is going big.

  • Shane Wright
Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes.

Melbourne’s falling house prices threaten to blow billion-dollar hole in state budget

Treasury was banking on a property price rise through 2026 to bolster Victoria’s bottom line. Market reality is now telling a different story.

  • Daniella White
 Andrew Hastie (left) and Angus Taylor (right).

Why Liberal heavyweights are gearing up for new stand-off over tax

Angus Taylor found rare consensus within the Liberal Party this week over immigration policy. But the budget may reveal new fault lines with his likely successor.

  • James Massola
The row of four terraces on Crown Street, Surry Hills, was incorrectly shown to be on 597 square metres. The site is 297 square metres.

‘I want my $1m back’: Wealthy cattle baron in legal fight with valuer general

As typos go, the one issued to Theo Onisforou turned out to be an expensive one.

  • Lucy Macken
Independent MP Allegra Spender has outlined a plan to slash personal income tax rates, paid for by higher taxes on assets.

Slash income tax, lift it on assets: Spender’s plan for tax reform

The first plan for a broad-based overhaul of the tax system in 16 years has been put forward by teal independent, Allegra Spender.

  • Shane Wright
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Home in the gap unpaid rates.

Council moves to sell homes over tens of thousands in unpaid rates

“It’s just not fair on other ratepayers who do the right thing.”

  • William Davis
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Underlying divisions barely addressed: Why the Coalition will battle in this tax fight

The Coalition has reunited, but can it strike a blow on policies such as housing and tax when its ranks remain so bitterly divided?

  • Sean Kelly
Empty houses and apartments

Number of empty homes surging in three key areas of Melbourne

The increase in empty properties last year was enough to effectively wipe out one in every nine newly built homes, one expert says.

  • Rachael Dexter
More than $80 million in incorrect land tax bills has been refunded.

Landowners recoup more than $80 million in bungled tax bills

Property industry leaders say errors in calculations remain widespread, amid calls for a more efficient taxation system.

  • Daniella White