Labor backs Perrottet on Queensland ‘tax grab’
A Queensland ‘tax grab’ has caused a rare moment of unity in NSW politics as the Perrottet government and Labor push back.
From next year, the amount of land tax property owners pay to the Queensland government will soar if they have investment properties in other states.
Press PLAY below to hear the NSW Labor leader reveal the party’s stance
There’s a key sticking point with the Palaszczuk government’s change, which will be calculating taxes according to the value of property people own across Australia.
It’s caused by a need for data to be passed on from the NSW government, which Premier Dominic Perrottet has already declined to do.
But Opposition Leader Chris Minns has confirmed even if there’s a change in NSW government in March, the state’s position won’t be changing.
Read Chris Minns’ statement in full below:
“NSW Labor won’t be changing arrangements or looking to provide tax data to governments who pursue this measure.
“People shouldn’t have to live in fear that a change in government will mean their details have been passed on by a different government.
“However, the Qld Government is saying they don’t need details from the NSW Government, so Dominic Perrottet should be providing advice to homeowners about whether this decision will mean they avoid qld taxes.
“Our major fear remains a life long land tax on first homebuyers in NSW., which we’ve never had before – which is Dominic Perrottet’s policy.