Individual Profile: Andrew Barr

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Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory since 2014

Canberra stamp duty concession expansion.

Canberra expands exemption for off-the-plan stamp duty

From November 27, Canberran homebuyers will not have to pay stamp duty on off-the-plan apartment or townhouses valued up to $800,000.
tax exemptions

ACT Gov extends land tax exemptions for affordable rentals

Properties rented out for less than 75% of the market rate are eligible
power lines

ACT energy comparison legislation set to benefit households

Customers to be notified of better deals by their energy provider
home ev charging

Used electric cars and home EV charging added to Sustainable Household Scheme

The scheme allows Canberrans to access up to $15,000 of interest-free loans on these purchases

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