ANGRY landowners yesterday protested against the State Government’s Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) scheme, less than 24 hours after members of a committee against the tax met with Planning Minister Justin Madden.
Bus loads of protesters rallied at the corner of Collins and William streets in Melbourne on Tuesday as they ramped up their campaign against the proposed land tax.
Under the scheme, landholders brought within the UGB in 2005, including those in Officer, will be taxed $80,000 per hectare when they sell their properties.
A levy of $95,000 per hectare applies to those brought land within the UGB in or after 2009.
On Monday, committee members of Taxed Out had an hour-long meeting with Mr Madden and his advisers.
Taxed Out chairman Michael Hocking said Mr Madden listened to their concerns.
“Nothing was resolved but he got a better insight to what is happened to people affected by the infrastructure tax,” he said.
Mr Hocking said the group was ramping up its campaign against the GAIC, with fliers and bumper stickers now circulating throughout Victoria.
Taxed Out will host a public meeting for Casey and Cardinia residents tonight (Wednesday) at Oakwood Riding School, Clyde North, from 7.30pm.
Landholders concerned about the proposed tax can also log on to www.taxedout.com.au
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