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Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024

Doubt cast over plan to convert CBD offices into homes

The cost of retrofitting under-used Melbourne CBD offices into residential apartments is proving an obstacle to a key housing policy getting off the ground.

AAP · Aug 1, 2024

Traditional owners speak out against claims Victoria’s cultural heritage laws are major setback to housing expansion

Exclusive: Laws impact less than 1% of building developments, despite being cited among reasons for the Coalition’s treaty backflip

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2024

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

The surprise announcement came on the first day of parliament since Jacinta Allan became premier

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023

Concerns Victorian budget's new land tax will be passed onto renters

There are fears landlords will pass on the cost of a new land tax introduced in the Victorian state budget onto renters, a concern the treasurer has rejected as "specious logic".

ABC News · May 23, 2023

‘Hitlist’ of private schools criticised and businesses and public sector join outcry over Victorian budget

New tax measures and job cuts to help repay state’s Covid debt spark criticism from multiple groups

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Calls for tougher regulations on developer 'promises' in new suburbs

At the Allura estate in Melbourne, like in many new housing developments, residents say they've waited years for infrastructure. The Consumer Action Law Centre is now calling on the state government to toughen laws for developers.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

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