Rudd Innovative on Housing Affordability but will it get to the source of the problem? (02/06/07) Opposition Leader Rudd's innovative move to mimick the low tax rates for super and apply it to First Home Owners Savings is commendable but as with most housing policy,...
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Economics for Activists
Tuesday evenings in May, 6.15pm - 8pm, starting May 1st Ever wanted to read between the lines of the newspaper? Arm yourself with the tools of modern warfare as Karl Fitzgerald takes you through the key understandings required to 'follow the money'. Topics covered:...
Housing Affordability – The Other Side of the Debate
The real issue forcing land prices up are the huge economic rents available to land speculators. With Jeff Kennett's move away from Site Value rating to Capital Improved Value (CIV) rating, land speculators can purchase land, sit on it and wait for the property to...