❓ The Leader of the Opposition questions the Premier's assessment of stamp duty on a $500,000 house purchase as 'pretty small', highlighting the $13,433 cost. The Premier defends his statement by arguing it's a small component of a mortgage.
AnsweredQoN 359Legislative Assembly
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HOUSING
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359. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
I have a supplementary question. The Premier said the stamp
duty for someone buying a house for $500 000 is pretty small. Under his
government's new arrangements, that is $13 433. Does he stand by the
fact that that is pretty small?
AFFORDABILITY
359. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
I have a supplementary question. The Premier said the stamp
duty for someone buying a house for $500 000 is pretty small. Under his
government's new arrangements, that is $13 433. Does he stand by the
fact that that is pretty small?
AnswerView source ↗
The amount of $13 000, in isolation, is a significant amount
of money. If someone is buying a $500 000—a half-million dollar—property,
$13 000 is not a great component of what his or her mortgage will actually be.
Mr M. McGowan : If
they pay that off over many years!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Yes, $13 000 —
Mr M. McGowan : Out
of touch!
The SPEAKER :
Leader of the Opposition!
Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
There is no point.
of money. If someone is buying a $500 000—a half-million dollar—property,
$13 000 is not a great component of what his or her mortgage will actually be.
Mr M. McGowan : If
they pay that off over many years!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Yes, $13 000 —
Mr M. McGowan : Out
of touch!
The SPEAKER :
Leader of the Opposition!
Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
There is no point.
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