Listen "1588: Tackling the Housing Crisis through Vacant Property Tax - Robert Simms"
Episode Synopsis
New census data reveals almost 84,000 homes are vacant across the SA.
The stats come at a time when many people are reportedly sleeping on the street, in tents, cars and caravans.
The Greens have come up with a solution and are calling for South Australia to follow the lead of Victoria by implementing a tax on vacant residential properties.
Housing Spokesperson, Robert Simms MLC, plans to introduce a Bill in Parliament this week to tackle the housing crisis.
He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss how it could work.
The stats come at a time when many people are reportedly sleeping on the street, in tents, cars and caravans.
The Greens have come up with a solution and are calling for South Australia to follow the lead of Victoria by implementing a tax on vacant residential properties.
Housing Spokesperson, Robert Simms MLC, plans to introduce a Bill in Parliament this week to tackle the housing crisis.
He joins Jennie Lenman to discuss how it could work.
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