Why most states in Australia aren’t removing stamp duty Tax The Conversation 16 January 2023 Nearly all economists and most politicians seem to agree stamp duty is a bad tax. But nearly all state and territory governments rely on it to keep the lights on.
Is it time to ditch stamp duty? Property Dr Lawrence Uren 12 February 2021 If the goal for state governments is to deliver a stable revenue stream, then stamp duty is not fit for modern purpose.
Axing stamp duty could be an instrumental reform, but NSW is taking the wrong approach Property John Freebairn 24 November 2020 NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet wants to replace the one-off stamp duty on real estate transactions with an annual land tax.
