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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Anne Davies NSW state correspondent

NSW Coalition proposes cuts to ‘crippling’ fees on housing construction in budget reply

Two men in orange working on the roof of a partially constructed house
NSW opposition leader Mark Speakman will call for cuts to levies that add to the cost of building homes and says easing taxes and charges will be a theme in his budget reply. Photograph: Brendan Esposito/AAP

The New South Wales opposition will call for cuts to levies that add to the cost of building homes in the state and likely propose changing government fees to try to improve the viability of major residential projects.

A $12,000 Housing and Productivity Contribution was introduced in May 2023 soon after the Minns Labor government was elected, replacing the previous Special Infrastructure Contribution, which applied to specific development zones.

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