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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Victoria to expand vacant residential land tax across state in bid to increase housing supply

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan (centre) speaking to media.
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan (centre) told parliament that the expansion of the vacant residential land tax was approved by cabinet on Monday. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Victoria’s treasurer has shocked the property industry and even some of his colleagues by announcing an expansion of taxes on vacant residential land during Jacinta Allan’s first day of parliament as premier.

Tim Pallas told an industry breakfast on Tuesday that he planned to introduce legislation to parliament this week, which will see the vacant residential land tax expanded to include the whole state from 1 January 2025.

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