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Friday, December 06

Richardson: Bigger than Ben-Hur, Lucas finally lands his tax

After a 1985 tax summit that saw a raft of reforms progressed – but Paul Keating’s ambition for a broad-based consumption tax thwarted – the then-Treasurer mused philosophically: “It’s a bit like Ben-Hur – we’ve crossed the line with one wheel off the chariot.”

“Welcome to politics”: Govt fast-tracks affordable housing bonanza as Greens hold sway

The Marshall Government has fast-tracked a major spending commitment to build 1000 new affordable homes on government-owned land, in a move that could win over Greens support to pass Treasurer Rob Lucas’s contentious land tax reforms.

John Darley and Rob Lucas are close to a deal. Photos: David Mariuz / AAP and Tony Lewis / InDaily

Darley blinks on land tax - but Greens put new deal in jeopardy

UPDATED | The Marshall Government’s contentious land tax changes could yet become law, with crossbencher John Darley confirming a deal with Rob Lucas to secure his crucial vote – but the fresh changes are set to cost the Treasurer crucial support from previous backers of the Bill.

Property Council pushes Darley to back land tax shakeup

Treasurer Rob Lucas is considering further significant reductions in land tax rates in a bid to appease interest groups and key independent John Darley, according to a letter sent by the state’s Property Council urging the intransigent crossbencher to back the Bill.

No land tax vote as budget windfall dwindles

Land tax confusion is set to drag on for several days, with key crossbencher John Darley agreeing to a request from Treasurer Rob Lucas to delay a crucial vote on the contentious legislation as another peace offer looms.

REVEALED: Lucas's land tax compo fund

EXCLUSIVE | A new $10 million “compensation fund” would be set up to help cover the losses of property owners burnt by the Marshall Government’s contentious land tax aggregation changes, under a new compromise offered to a key crossbencher today, InDaily understands.

REVEALED: Lucas offers new land tax compromise to swing crossbench vote

Treasurer Rob Lucas has offered to make further changes to his contentious land tax reforms in a last-ditch bid to get them through parliament, InDaily can reveal.

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Darley blinks on land tax - but Greens put new deal in jeopardy

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