Original article by Robert Harley
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 36 : 10-Sep-15

An increase in the rate of Australia’s goods and services tax (GST) would have a negative impact on the property sector. Matthew Cridland, GST partner at law firm DLA Piper, warns in a briefing document that less supply could be expected from housing developers and retirement village operators if the GST rises to 15 per cent. Shopping centres would also be negatively influenced.

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DLA PIPER, PROPERTY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED, ACIL ALLEN CONSULTING PTY LTD, NEW SOUTH WALES. DEPT OF PREMIER AND CABINET