❓ Question about government assistance for first home buyers in Swan Hills and WA. Answer provides statistics on first home owner grants and stamp duty exemptions, highlighting the government's commitment and comparing WA favorably to NSW.
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FIRST HOME BUYERS - GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
As the Treasurer knows, many first home buyers live in Swan Hills, and many more people want to move into the area. Can the Treasurer inform the house how the state government has been assisting first home buyers in their endeavours to move into Swan Hills and other parts of Western Australia? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER
As the Treasurer knows, many first home buyers live in Swan Hills, and many more people want to move into the area. Can the Treasurer inform the house how the state government has been assisting first home buyers in their endeavours to move into Swan Hills and other parts of Western Australia? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER
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Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Before I answer that question, I have more good news on the Western Australian economy. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures on motor vehicle sales. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 5.6 per cent in July 2006. New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 11.1 per cent over the year to July 2006. That was the only rise in the nation, with national sales decreasing by 1.3 per cent. We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
We are committed to assisting first home buyers. If the Opposition doubts that, here are the facts. The total amount of first home owner grants provided by this government since it was elected is $707 205 061. The total number of people who received that grant is 92 604. In case there is some doubt about what has been happening over the past 12 months, the amount of money that has been paid in first home owner grants is $123 059 376, and the total number of people who have received the first home owner grant is 17 752. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I notice that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is once again interjecting. When I was at a function last night I was surprised to hear someone called Tony Buswell introduced. I looked around and saw that there was someone there who answered to that description. He looked uncannily like the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. That did raise for me one possible answer to a mystery that has perplexed the house. Perhaps it was Tony Buswell who told the member for Kalgoorlie that he would vote for him in the leadership vote! That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
That is not our only assistance program for first home buyers. We also have stamp duty exemptions. The total value of stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government in 2004 is $127 290 201. The total number of people who have received those stamp duty exemptions since they were introduced by this government - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
The SPEAKER : Order! I call to order the member for Darling Range, the member for Capel, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and the member for Nedlands. Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER : These facts appear to disturb and perturb the Opposition. I thought the Opposition would be pleased about the number of people whom we have been assisting. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past two years we have provided stamp duty exemptions to 25 816 people. I thought the Opposition would be pleased that in the past 12 months we have provided stamp duty exemptions worth $58 650 553. Over the past 12 months 11 758 people have benefited from those applications. Those figures speak for themselves. They show just how committed this government is to assisting first homebuyers. It was good to read in The West Australian , a journal of great repute - Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Not a journal of record! Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
Mr E.S. RIPPER : Yes, but a journal of great repute. House and land packages in Western Australia are very attractive for first homebuyers. The West Australian reported that they compare favourably with those of other states. Its report said that in New South Wales state taxes make up more than $160 000 of an average $550 000 new house and land package, or about 30 per cent. In Western Australia $46 000 of an average $360 000 house and land package goes towards state and federal taxes; that is, 12 per cent. Of those taxes the biggest component is the goods and services tax, which works out at about 8.5 per cent after input tax refunds. Stamp duty and land tax make up just 3.5 per cent. John Dastlik, from the Housing Industry Association, made a good summary of the situation in Western Australia when he was reported as saying - We have got a pretty good system over here so let’s hope it doesn’t change and make things more expensive. Hear, hear, Mr Speaker!
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Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.