Tuesday, 21 April 2015   The submission is in response to the state government's discussion paper on tax reform released 11 February 2015. Click here to read

Monday, 23 June 2014   The state government in recent years has forced local government to provide more services far and beyond those traditionally associated with local government. The cost to the ratepayer by councils has increased to levels which are now...

Thursday, 15 March 2012   Despite South Australia recording lower population growth than other parts of Australia, extremely high Land Tax combined with cautious lending has tightened land supply in South Australia according to the Urban Development Institute of...

Wednesday, 8 February 2012   Land Tax has increased by 346% under the Rann Labor Government, and property rates and charges by 63%. No surprise that Land Tax will keep on increasing and forcing landowners to start to sell to China and Saudi Arabia. (These...

Friday, 13 January 2012   Land Tax is high because of high property prices. One of the reasons why property prices are high (and Land Tax ) is clearly pointed out in the articles posted on the Property Observer's website. Please copy and paste the links below...

Tuesday, 29 November 2011   An article from the Advertiser dated 29/11/11 by Phillip Hudson. Main point: More than $1.5 million a year is spent on free travel for former South Australian MPs paid by the taxpayers of South Australia. Click here to read

Wednesday, 23 November 2011   Motion put forward by the Hon R B Such, Member for Fisher. Click here to read

Friday, 16 September 2011   Research paper by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). Scrapping stamp duties in favour of a broad-based land tax – as recommended by the Henry Review of tax — could reduce land prices by up to 10%. Goto...

Thursday, 14 July 2011   Taxes, rates, levies, electricity, water, insurance and red tape. In all this, our State SA shows the lead.   Click here to read

Monday, 9 May 2011 Several tables showing Councils Allowances and Financial Data. Click here to read more