New arrangements to access Queensland’s ex-gratia relief for additional foreign acquirer duty, land tax surcharge

As discussed by Cullen Smythe, Rouein Momen, Dihan Fernando and Ellie Mavromattis, these reforms aim to make it easier for developers and investors to access stamp duty and land tax relief.

In response to ongoing housing pressures and industry feedback, the Queensland Government announced a suite of administrative reforms to the ex gratia relief process for Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD) and Land Tax Foreign Surcharge (LTFS) as part of the 2025 Budget. See related articles: Queensland Budget 2025 Queensland Government publishes 2024-25 Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review The announced administrative measures have now been released as part of the 2025–26 Mi...

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Authors: Cullen Smythe, Rouein Momen,

Published Date: 28 January 2026