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state political reporter Rachel Riga and staff

Queensland government shelves controversial land tax changes as treasurer defends policy

The Queensland government has shelved changes to land tax after the premier met with interstate leaders — but Treasurer Cameron Dick has continued to defend the policy.

The proposed changes, which were slated to come into effect next year, would have meant some people with properties in Queensland and interstate would have paid more tax on their land.

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