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Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 The Stamp Duty Yoyo Several months ago (15

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April to be exact) we reported that the NSW government was looking at replacing stamp duty with an annual property tax. This was back in the good old days when Gladys Berejiklian was the Premier and Dominic Perrottet was the Treasurer. Now of course, Perrottet is the Premier and Matt Kean is the Treasurer.

On November the 3rd the Sydney Morning Herald published a story tled: “NSW Treasurer walks back from Perro et’s push to overhaul stamp duty”. When asked Mr Kean said “As the new Treasurer, I am looking at all the ways we can improve affordability. This may be one solu on,” Mr Kean said. “It could possibly be an op on, but there are a range of op ons.” He went on to say other measures to improve housing affordability without reforming stamp duty could include “direct community grants and subsidies” but did not expand any further. However, in a budget es mates hearing on Thursday the 4th November Premier Perro et again confirmed his support for the reform to stamp duty. He confirmed that he was con nuing to push for the reform saying “I believe that an annual amount that is paid is be er than a substan ve upfront figure.” He called stamp duty “an inherently terrible tax” and “by far the most inefficient tax we have in our state”, no ng it was having a nega ve impact on first home buyers in par cular.

The difficulty for the government is that in a hot market, the stamp duty and housing affordability issues are magnified. Premier Perro et said “The last 12 months, we have seen the property prices here in Sydney increase by 25 per cent, we have seen the average stamp duty bill increase by $10,000.”

Obviously if you are a first home buyer these sta s cs create a double whammy, pushing both the house price and the deposit amount required out of reach for many.

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018

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The Eurobodalla Country Music & Social Club will be holding it’s free monthly concert in the air condi oned comfort of the Mechanics Ins tute Hall Nelligen on – Sunday 28TH NOVEMBER 2021. Commencing at 11.00am. The concert will be held in line with COVID REGULATIONS Entertainers include, Alan Neal, Steve O'Meley, Wayne Gumm, Brian Coulton, & many more. Visi ng entertainers are welcome and should contact:- Brian 0497278433 or Marie on 0418977003 Raffle and chocolate wheels are held to help defray expenses. All welcome for a great a ernoon of entertainment and friendship. This club supports Batemans Bay & Moruya Hospital Auxiliaries

What’s on Bernade e Harvey Trio. St Bernard's Church Nov 14th

South Coast Music Society presents: Bernade e Harvey Trio. Bernade e Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Harvey (piano), Harry Benne s (violin), Miles Mullin-Chivers (cello) Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Bernade e Harvey is one of Australia’s finest pianists and teachers, and for this performance she has brought together cherished colleagues Harry Benne s and Miles Mullin-Chivers to play a program that includes: DVOŘÁK Silent Woods, B. 173 GRIEG Lento doloroso from Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major, Op. 13 HOLLIER …A Li le Sea Music BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70 No. 1 ‘Ghost' This beau ful program will demonstrate the quality and range of each instrument and the ar stry of each of the musicians. A highlight will be the world premier of the new piece A Li le Sea Music by Australian composer David Hollier. Donald is a senior composer who writes music every day – wonderful, theatrical, expansive music, that speaks of a life me’s emo ons and knowledge. This piece was commissioned by Musica Viva and wri en specifically for Bernade e Harvey and her trio. Presented by the South Coast Music Society and Musica Viva Australia This will be a COVID safe event, and ckets are available to anyone who is double vaccinated, in line with NSW Government public health instruc ons. Audience members will be asked to provide proof of vaccina on on entry. 2pm Sunday 14 November 2021 St Bernard's Church, David St, Batehaven. Tickets available at www.southcoastmusicsociety.com Adults $40 SCMS Members and concessions $35 Students and an accompanying adult, Free (please obtain a cket through our website)