Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2019-07-31 Daily Xml

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Land Tax

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (15:11): Yes. Can the Treasurer explain how long it will take for a person to be able to get a response, after challenging a valuation from the Valuer-General's office? Is there a set time frame, and what is the cost of getting that?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:12): I would have to take some advice. There is certainly not a set time, but I might be able to get some information in relation to the time frames that are involved. Again, I suspect it will depend on the complexity of the particular claim. My guess would be the Hon. Mr Darley would probably have a much better sense, given that he channels quite a number of people through the SACAT process and has provided advice. He may well be able to anecdotally give the honourable member some indication of his experience of valuation challenges before SACAT. Whatever it is, it is certainly going to be much cheaper and quicker than going through a Supreme Court process.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Pangallo, a further supplementary?