A classic example of why Australia needs land taxes

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By Leith van Onselen

If you ever want a classic example of why Australia needs to implement a broad-based land value tax (LVT), look no further than the following, via Domain:

Politicians’ promises for new rail lines can send property prices into overdrive, experts say, with real estate in Mernda surging after tracks were laid.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.