Western Australia to roll back controversial post-COVID land tax

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 02:48 · Archive

Western Australia will roll back a state land tax introduced to manage COVID-era debt.

Western Australia is to roll back a controversial state land tax that was introduced to manage debt accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision will affect around a quarter of a million people, who are expected to save significant sums from the removal of the tax.

The tax had proved contentious among residents and property owners in the state. The rollback represents a reversal of the measure that was previously implemented to address the financial pressures created by the pandemic response.

How it is being reported

• Controversial post-COVID land tax to be rolled backPerth Now · 4 Oct, 02:23
• Controversial post-COVID land tax to be rolled backThe West Australian · 4 Oct, 02:23

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