property tax reforms
Coverage of property tax reforms in the Nexus archive.
- Marion County school board elections: Tell us what you want to know
The 2026 Marion County school board elections may feature candidates listing political party affiliations for the first time, alongside potential property tax increase requests due to revenue losses from recent reforms. Key challenges include implementing AI in schools and enforcing a student cellphone ban, with elected boards influencing budget decisions if tax proposals fail.
- Jim Chalmers says budget changes allowing first home buyers to ‘have a crack’
Auction clearance rates in Australia dropped to 54.5% in late May, leading Treasurer Jim Chalmers to suggest this may benefit first home buyers by reducing competition from investors. Chalmers noted that falling home prices and declining auction participation indicate broader market shifts, though he stated Labor's property tax reforms are not the sole cause.