NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey joins Clinton Maynard address growing anger over surging land tax bills following his 2024 decision to freeze tax-free thresholds.

With some "mum and dad" investors seeing 65% increases, Mookhey defends the policy, pointing to negative gearing and record property values.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey joins Clinton Maynard address growing anger over surging land tax bills following his 2024 decision to freeze tax-free thresholds.
With some "mum and dad" investors seeing 65% increases, Mookhey defends the policy, pointing to negative gearing and record property values.

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'Land tax trap' - NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey addresses growing anger over surging land tax bills

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While he backs government help for travelers caught in stopovers, Clinton Maynard argues that taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for those who took "lucrative contracts" to work in volatile regions like Dubai.

He remains particularly blunt about those visiting high-risk areas, suggesting that if you chose to travel to Lebanon or Iran despite the known dangers, "good luck to you."

While he backs government help for travelers caught in stopovers, Clinton Maynard argues that taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for those who took "lucrative contracts" to work in volatile regions like Dubai.
He remains particularly blunt about those visiting high-risk areas, suggesting that if you chose to travel to Lebanon or Iran despite the known dangers, "good luck to you."

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Clinton Maynard argues that the state government is unlikely to fund the $300 million roof after "throwing away" a similar amount on a Penrith Stadium redevelopment he labels a "dud."

Clinton Maynard argues that the state government is unlikely to fund the $300 million roof after "throwing away" a similar amount on a Penrith Stadium redevelopment he labels a "dud."

'Land tax trap' - NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey addresses growing anger over surging land tax bills

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