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First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2000

Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 16 November 2000general_report

The WA Constitutional Affairs Committee reviewed the First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2000, focusing on extending grant access to New Zealand citizens residing permanently in Australia and clarifying eligibility criteria. The committee examined clauses related to spouse definitions and permanent residency requirements, recommending the Bill's passage with consideration of potential disadvantages to new permanent residency applicants.

Impact

First home buyers, particularly New Zealand citizens residing in WA, and new applicants for permanent residency are affected. The State budget is designed to remain neutral due to Commonwealth guarantee payments.

housingfinancepublic_sectorFirst Home Owner GrantNew Zealand citizenspermanent residenteligibility criteriaretrospective applicationspouse definitionMigration Acthousing affordabilityState RevenueFHOS

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