Thursday, 4 June 2026

Building Legislation and Treasury Legislation (Tax Relief) Amendment Bill 2026

Second reading

Debate resumed on motion of Nick Staikos:

That this bill be now read a second time.

Motion agreed to.

Read second time.

Circulated amendments

Circulated government amendments as follows agreed to:

1.   Clause 1, page 3, after line 25 insert –

“(ia) to amend the Duties Act 2000 in relation to the concession from duty for newly constructed dwellings in strata subdivisions; and”.

2.   Clause 2, line 32, after “Part 9” insert “, Part 10A”.

3.   Page 116, after line 28 insert the following heading –

“Part 10A – Amendment of Duties Act 2000”.

4.   Insert the following New Clause to follow clause 147 and the heading proposed by amendment number ‍3 –

‘147A Consideration for the transfer of dutiable property – adjustment for construction costs

In section 21AA(1)(c) of the Duties Act 2000, for “21 October 2026” substitute “21 April 2027”.’.

5.   Long title, after “residential land” insert “, the Duties Act 2000 in relation to the concession from duty for newly constructed dwellings”.

Third reading

Motion agreed to.

Read third time.