Left: Busloads of protesters angry over the $95,000 per hectare levy made the trip to Melbourne to ANGRY landowners this week protested against the State Government’s Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution scheme, less than 24 hours after members of a committee against the tax met with Planning Minister Justin Madden.
Busloads of protesters rallied at the corner of Collins and Williams Streets on Tuesday as they ramped up their campaign against the proposed land tax.
They protested outside the building where a private ministerial briefing was held for developers, over lunch.
Under the proposed land tax scheme, a levy of $95,000 per hectare applies to those brought into the UGB in or after 2009.
On Monday, committee members of Taxed Out had an hour-long meeting with Mr Madden and his advisers.
Taxed Out chairman Michael Hocking said Mr Madden listened to their concerns.
“Nothing was resolved, but he got a better insight to what has happened to people affected by the infrastructure tax,” he said.
Mr Hocking said the group was ramping up its campaign against the GAIC, with flyers and bumper stickers now circulating throughout Victoria. “Unfortunately until there is a change in a policy to levy the charge when development approval is granted, we have no alternative but to inform the community,” he said.
“We need to make sure the independent MPs are fully aware of our concerns.”
Taxed Out hosted a public meeting for Casey and Cardinia residents last night (Wednesday) at Oakwood Riding School in Clyde North.
Landholders concerned about the proposed tax can also log on to www.taxedout.com.au.
