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I think this is a superb idea

oh I see what you are getting at - then I completely object! I need to consider this claim that the cost can't be passed on because it seems completely illogical. Apart from the fact that supply is not static, surely it will result in an imposition leading to less investors, these people sell...

this is what I don't get... how could you pass on the land tax to a tenant when the land is vacant? unless it is for agistment? Youy clearly stated here that you are arguing for land tax on umiproved land only: Quote: Originally Posted by Ausprop I'm still trying to understand if you are...

I'm still trying to understand if you are proposing for a massive increase in umimproved land tax or upon all land developed or not? to be honest the former I couldnt care less about, as I have no intention on sitting on raw land. in fact if it relieved me of my current land tax burden it...

I think this thread is getting off topic - land tax is a punitive tax levied against all land irrespective of its developed state. The real issue should be about forcing greedy and fat state govts to abolish this tax altogether. Even better, abolish state govts.

god lets hope it remains so, there are enough half brained quack ideas on how to wring money out of productive contributors to society as it is, we need less not more

hard working aussie families ("working families") will see their largest asset devalued, whilst rents will rise and outgoings for commercial tenants will directly increase,feeding thru into the supply chain and boosting inflation whilst government squanders the spoils on inefficient programs...

you could argue a tax on air if you could be bothered, just as some egg head in WA today argued there should be a tax on babies... as if australia needs less population!

"One obvious avenue is to renege on the shameful proposal to cut the top rate of land tax from 3.5 to 3 percent. This $200 million dollar gift to the biggest landlords in the state stands in stark contrast to the need to invest in our children and their future. Landlords are well recognised...