Land Tax

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (14:46): Could you tell us what the estimate is, Treasurer?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:47): I will take that on notice. It is significantly less than $8 million but, ultimately, it will depend on the final shape, structure and nature of the government's proposal, which, as I said, will be introduced into the parliament in late September. Depending on whether or not we incorporate elements just of the New South Wales or Victorian model or, indeed, some elements of the Queensland model, will change the potential workload for RevenueSA staff in relation to the implementation of the system.

For the benefit of the Hon. Mr Pangallo, until the legislation is introduced, and ultimately until the good people of the parliament in both chambers have given their view, we will not be in a position to give a definitive final estimate of what the cost of collection will be.