Property tax
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- NSW State Parliament
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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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
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- Jacinta Allan
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
- Opinion
- Liberal Party
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
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- Investigation
‘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
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
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
- Opinion
- Opinion
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
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- City life
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
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- Tax reform
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