Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Southern Metropolitan Region

David DAVIS (Southern Metropolitan) (13:03): (1587) The Shadow Treasurer has made some important announcements today concerning first home owners’ need for support on stamp duty. We have seen the comments by the Treasurer. My question is directed to the Treasurer and relates to my electorate. Key areas in Southern Metro include the area that was referred to by the other minister earlier – in particular, the area around Fishermans Bend. It is a massive expanse; up to 80,000 people could live there. What steps is the minister taking to cut the stamp duty cost for young families? We need to make sure that young families can get into homes. We need to cut the tax burden on young families. We need to stop the blocking of them getting into new homes. We need this state government to reassess its position. Certainly the opposition will be pushing forward with its plan to cut stamp duty for first home buyers.