Foreign buyer levy applied to new builds (not just established) How: Extend existing foreign-buyer ban with a levy on new-build foreign purchases. Outcome: Captures foreign-investor premium and discourages 'investor-grade' new builds.
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Source: YourGov analysis (editorial). Money flow: Raises ~$400M/yr. Original ref: B26-019. Citation: https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/budget-202627-tax-shakeup-and-2b-housing-push-289330.aspx
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Callback-by-text for Centrelink hold queues
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"Nearest bulk-billing GP" search
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