# Victoria land tax rollback proposals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/victoria-land-tax-rollback-proposals
> Updated: 2026-10-06T02:02:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has proposed a progressive rollback of land tax changes to provide cost-of-living relief. The plan aims to increase the tax-free threshold from its current $50,000 level back toward the pre-pandemic threshold of $300,000. If implemented, the government estimates the move would benefit approximately 250,000 Victorians, with some owners seeing savings of up to $975 per year.

During a Diwali reception in Melbourne, Carroll reiterated these pledges, stating the tax cuts would be part of his first budget and would not impact funding for hospitals or schools. He also announced a plan to recruit 1,500 additional police officers. The opposition has also engaged in the debate, proposing a similar tax rollback but at a faster rate, alongside plans to reduce crime and support small businesses.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Victoria Premier Ben Carroll pledges land tax cuts and police recruitment

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has promised land tax cuts for 250,000 residents and the recruitment of 1,500 additional police officers to address cost-of-living pressures and public safety.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-premier-ben-carroll-pledges-land-tax-cuts-and-police-recruitment

### 2026-10-04: Victoria Premier Ben Carroll promises land tax rollback

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has promised to gradually raise the land tax-free threshold from $50,000 back to $300,000 if Labor is re-elected, aiming to provide relief to 250,000 property owners.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-premier-ben-carroll-promises-land-tax-rollback

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Cite as: Victoria land tax rollback proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/victoria-land-tax-rollback-proposals