Shameless cash grab trumps safety for Australia's state governments

Across Australia’s east coast, the political split is blatant with all three incumbent governments in support of hidden speed cameras. It poses the question: Why is a party’s position perfectly aligned with whether or not it is in power?

Barclay McGain28 September 2021revenue raising, Australian politics, state governments, New South Wales, Chris Minns, Speeding, speed cameras, police, road policing, speeding fine, cash grab, Ian Leavers, Queensland Police Union

Stamp duty: The cash cow that is only getting fatter

Soaring Aussie house prices have caused the average stamp duty bill to skyrocket. The huge “admin fee” lands on the buyer - but has generated nearly $60 billion in additional revenue for state governments.

Guest User24 September 2021stamp duty, transaction tax, house prices, Australian real estate market, real estate, state governments