Treasurer criticised for launching farm land tax without consultation or research into impact

Leah McBey
Updated July 29 2019 - 6:12pm, first published 5:30pm
LAND TAX CRITICAL: Labor's Dr Shane Broad says the government has launched the farm land tax without consultation or modelling, which could cost jobs. Picture: Brodie Weeding
LAND TAX CRITICAL: Labor's Dr Shane Broad says the government has launched the farm land tax without consultation or modelling, which could cost jobs. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Opposition primary industries spokesperson Dr Shane Broad has roundly criticised Treasurer Peter Gutwein for launching a tax on foreign-owned farm land with no preparation.

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Leah McBey

Leah McBey

Senior Journalist

As a southern New Zealander I love island life. So Tassie was an obvious choice after living in North America, Europe and the Pacific Islands. I've done a bit of everything but communication is the motif threading through my life.

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