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Cost of Living and State Taxes

Conduct a full audit of government departments and programs, with savings redirected to cost-of-living relief.
Develop a costed pathway to reduce housing stamp duty while protecting principal residences and avoiding an expanded land tax regime.
Repeal the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) property levy and establish an equitable, transparent alternative that maintains sustainable funding for fire and emergency services.
Freeze or review state taxes and fees affecting household essentials, including utility-related charges, car registration and school costs.
Lift the Victorian payroll tax threshold for small employers and remove stamp duty on home, contents and motor vehicle insurance.
Review and wind back the expanded Victorian land tax regime, with public consultation, published costs and parliamentary scrutiny before further expansion.
Repeal Victoria’s Congestion Levy on relevant parking spaces.

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Cost of Living and Federal Taxes

Conduct a full audit of government programs to fund cost-of-living relief, flatten income tax brackets, pursue GST relief on essentials and propose a temporary halving of fuel excise.

Housing and Planning

Invest in serviced land for first-home buyers, cut planning red tape with a proposed 60-day decision period, restore Green Wedge protections and introduce the “Free to Help” approach.

Economic Reform and Small Business

Establish the Department of Government Efficiency, implement zero-based budgeting, create one “Back to Business” permit portal and abolish unnecessary licences and fees.

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