Prosper Australia
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We are an independent research institute focusing on fair and sustainable revenue policy.
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We need a #TaxShift for our future. From taxes harming workers and industry to taxes on unearned income and monopolies. For economic justice, prosperity, and the environment. Read and download more tinyurl.com/3jautz96 #TaxReform
Join us next week for a night of celebration and connection at Prosper’s End of Year members and Supporter’s night on December 4th! Tickets available for members and supporters here. www.prosper.org.au/2...
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Join us next week for a night of celebration and connection at Prosper’s End of Year members and Supporter’s night on December 4th! Tickets available for members and supporters here. www.prosper.org.au/2...
@jacktoohey.bsky.social doing a fabulous job of pointing out the opportunity costs of Australia's housing investment obsession www.smh.com.au/national/the...
The safest way to build wealth in Australia is to do nothing
We were creating something new – but the profits were flowing to the people who owned something old: property.
www.smh.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
@jacktoohey.bsky.social doing a fabulous job of pointing out the opportunity costs of Australia's housing investment obsession www.smh.com.au/national/the...
Great piece from @birdyword.bsky.social on Mamdani and a mayoral candidate from a century before: Henry George. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | America’s land crisis is roaring back into politics
Henry George shows why rent control and taxes won’t solve nation’s land crisis.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Great piece from @birdyword.bsky.social on Mamdani and a mayoral candidate from a century before: Henry George. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It’s time to capture these increases in land value for the common good, not just a lucky few.
Prosper’s submission: www.prosper.org.au/2025/05/infr...
IV’s recommendation: www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/topics/housi...
Prosper’s submission: www.prosper.org.au/2025/05/infr...
IV’s recommendation: www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/topics/housi...
Draft 30-year infrastructure strategy submission - Infrastructure Victoria
Prosper Australia's submission to the Infrastructure Victoria 30-year infrastructure strategy consultation process.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
It’s time to capture these increases in land value for the common good, not just a lucky few.
Prosper’s submission: www.prosper.org.au/2025/05/infr...
IV’s recommendation: www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/topics/housi...
Prosper’s submission: www.prosper.org.au/2025/05/infr...
IV’s recommendation: www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/topics/housi...
As we transition to a post-carbon economy, infrastructure is key. But investment and rezoning generate large windfall gains for property owners.
Without value capture, these gains widen wealth inequality, as land owners benefit more than renters.
Without value capture, these gains widen wealth inequality, as land owners benefit more than renters.
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 AM
As we transition to a post-carbon economy, infrastructure is key. But investment and rezoning generate large windfall gains for property owners.
Without value capture, these gains widen wealth inequality, as land owners benefit more than renters.
Without value capture, these gains widen wealth inequality, as land owners benefit more than renters.
Shifting taxes from transactions to land values is a fairer, steadier way to raise revenue, one Prosper Australia has advocated for decades.
Our Transition Plan shows how this reform can be implemented gradually and fairly while maintaining revenue from land.
www.prosper.org.au/campaigns/st...
Our Transition Plan shows how this reform can be implemented gradually and fairly while maintaining revenue from land.
www.prosper.org.au/campaigns/st...
Stamp Duty to Land Tax
Stamp duty hurts young, working families the most and unfairly targets those who need to move. Abolishing stamp duty and expanding land tax will mean families won’t be unfairly burdened when they need...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Shifting taxes from transactions to land values is a fairer, steadier way to raise revenue, one Prosper Australia has advocated for decades.
Our Transition Plan shows how this reform can be implemented gradually and fairly while maintaining revenue from land.
www.prosper.org.au/campaigns/st...
Our Transition Plan shows how this reform can be implemented gradually and fairly while maintaining revenue from land.
www.prosper.org.au/campaigns/st...
Infrastructure Vic’s new strategy backs replacing stamp duty with a land tax.
However, value capture is missing from the strategy as a key funding mechanism.
Land value bonanzas from infrastructure are as old as Victoria, yet we let those gains flow to a lucky few instead of the public good.
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However, value capture is missing from the strategy as a key funding mechanism.
Land value bonanzas from infrastructure are as old as Victoria, yet we let those gains flow to a lucky few instead of the public good.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Infrastructure Vic’s new strategy backs replacing stamp duty with a land tax.
However, value capture is missing from the strategy as a key funding mechanism.
Land value bonanzas from infrastructure are as old as Victoria, yet we let those gains flow to a lucky few instead of the public good.
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However, value capture is missing from the strategy as a key funding mechanism.
Land value bonanzas from infrastructure are as old as Victoria, yet we let those gains flow to a lucky few instead of the public good.
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Interesting point. If land value rises from agglomeration effects, how do you think an ‘equal share’ for citizens could practically be collected or distributed? Our perspective is the state is best placed to collect. The method of distribution can be equal ie UBI, or more targeted to those who need.
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Interesting point. If land value rises from agglomeration effects, how do you think an ‘equal share’ for citizens could practically be collected or distributed? Our perspective is the state is best placed to collect. The method of distribution can be equal ie UBI, or more targeted to those who need.
Great piece from Simon Kuestenmacher exploring a question we often ask: who are rising house prices good for?
High land prices result in an opportunity cost, and for many in our society, that is an opportunity for a place to live.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
High land prices result in an opportunity cost, and for many in our society, that is an opportunity for a place to live.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
How expensive do you want housing to be?
The real question isn’t whether house prices in Australia will keep on rising – it’s whether we want them to.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Great piece from Simon Kuestenmacher exploring a question we often ask: who are rising house prices good for?
High land prices result in an opportunity cost, and for many in our society, that is an opportunity for a place to live.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
High land prices result in an opportunity cost, and for many in our society, that is an opportunity for a place to live.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Imagine what economic fairness would look like for Australia if wealth was common and used for the benefit of all.
It’s time to shift the tax burden from earned incomes onto unearned wealth.
Read more: www.prosper.org.au/2...
#TaxShift
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It’s time to shift the tax burden from earned incomes onto unearned wealth.
Read more: www.prosper.org.au/2...
#TaxShift
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Australia’s land wealth passes $10 trillion as tax burden stays on workers | Prosper Australia
Australia’s total land value has soared past $10 trillion, according to new ABS data — yet ordinary workers continue to shoulder most of the nation’s tax load.
www.prosper.org.au
October 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Imagine what economic fairness would look like for Australia if wealth was common and used for the benefit of all.
It’s time to shift the tax burden from earned incomes onto unearned wealth.
Read more: www.prosper.org.au/2...
#TaxShift
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It’s time to shift the tax burden from earned incomes onto unearned wealth.
Read more: www.prosper.org.au/2...
#TaxShift
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Land value rises due to public investment and location, not individual effort. Reducing or removing the CGT discount, alongside broader value capture policies, would ensure these gains benefit the whole community.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Land value rises due to public investment and location, not individual effort. Reducing or removing the CGT discount, alongside broader value capture policies, would ensure these gains benefit the whole community.
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Australia’s land wealth now exceeds $10 trillion, yet most Aussies are still paying the bulk of taxes on their labour.
Other resource-rich nations reinvest unearned gains for the public, we let them flow largely untaxed to private owners.
📊: ABS ASNA, Table 61 2024-25
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Other resource-rich nations reinvest unearned gains for the public, we let them flow largely untaxed to private owners.
📊: ABS ASNA, Table 61 2024-25
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October 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Australia’s land wealth now exceeds $10 trillion, yet most Aussies are still paying the bulk of taxes on their labour.
Other resource-rich nations reinvest unearned gains for the public, we let them flow largely untaxed to private owners.
📊: ABS ASNA, Table 61 2024-25
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Other resource-rich nations reinvest unearned gains for the public, we let them flow largely untaxed to private owners.
📊: ABS ASNA, Table 61 2024-25
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Australia’s tax settings reward property speculation and punish affordability.
At the Henry George Commemorative Address, John Alexander OAM argued for shifting the focus back to housing as shelter.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
At the Henry George Commemorative Address, John Alexander OAM argued for shifting the focus back to housing as shelter.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
October 6, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Australia’s tax settings reward property speculation and punish affordability.
At the Henry George Commemorative Address, John Alexander OAM argued for shifting the focus back to housing as shelter.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
At the Henry George Commemorative Address, John Alexander OAM argued for shifting the focus back to housing as shelter.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
High-speed rail is more than transport, it is a national settlement strategy.
But funding it requires value capture, so the uplift in land values contributes to the public investment that created it.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
But funding it requires value capture, so the uplift in land values contributes to the public investment that created it.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
September 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM
High-speed rail is more than transport, it is a national settlement strategy.
But funding it requires value capture, so the uplift in land values contributes to the public investment that created it.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
But funding it requires value capture, so the uplift in land values contributes to the public investment that created it.
Full video & transcript: www.prosper.org.au/2...
Faster trains? Here’s how.
At Prosper’s Henry George Dinner, John Alexander OAM explained why value capture is essential for funding infrastructure and making housing serve as shelter, not speculation.
Watch & read: www.prosper.org.au/2...
At Prosper’s Henry George Dinner, John Alexander OAM explained why value capture is essential for funding infrastructure and making housing serve as shelter, not speculation.
Watch & read: www.prosper.org.au/2...
September 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Faster trains? Here’s how.
At Prosper’s Henry George Dinner, John Alexander OAM explained why value capture is essential for funding infrastructure and making housing serve as shelter, not speculation.
Watch & read: www.prosper.org.au/2...
At Prosper’s Henry George Dinner, John Alexander OAM explained why value capture is essential for funding infrastructure and making housing serve as shelter, not speculation.
Watch & read: www.prosper.org.au/2...
We completely agree. It will be a sad day for Australian politics, economics, and journalism when he retires. We need more of him in the world. That's one of the reasons we created the award - to shine a light on the thoughtful writers dedicated to public interest journalism.
September 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
We completely agree. It will be a sad day for Australian politics, economics, and journalism when he retires. We need more of him in the world. That's one of the reasons we created the award - to shine a light on the thoughtful writers dedicated to public interest journalism.
Read the winning article: www.theage.com.au/business/the...
Productivity Commission wants our big mining companies to pay more ‘rent’
There are many companies and individuals earning “economic rent” that we can’t do much about. The commission sees this as a problem.
www.theage.com.au
September 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Read the winning article: www.theage.com.au/business/the...
Congratulations to Ross Gittins from
@sydmorningherald.bsky.social and The Age winner of the 2025 E.J. Craigie Award for the best #georgist article for the year.
READ: prosper.org.au/2025/09/este... #rossgittins #craigieaward
@sydmorningherald.bsky.social and The Age winner of the 2025 E.J. Craigie Award for the best #georgist article for the year.
READ: prosper.org.au/2025/09/este... #rossgittins #craigieaward
September 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Congratulations to Ross Gittins from
@sydmorningherald.bsky.social and The Age winner of the 2025 E.J. Craigie Award for the best #georgist article for the year.
READ: prosper.org.au/2025/09/este... #rossgittins #craigieaward
@sydmorningherald.bsky.social and The Age winner of the 2025 E.J. Craigie Award for the best #georgist article for the year.
READ: prosper.org.au/2025/09/este... #rossgittins #craigieaward
Last call for tickets to the Henry George Annual Commemorative Address & Dinner.
As cities grow and regions expand, the cost of infrastructure soars. Governments face rising debts — unless they harness value capture to fund growth fairly.
BOOK: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/134th-annu...
As cities grow and regions expand, the cost of infrastructure soars. Governments face rising debts — unless they harness value capture to fund growth fairly.
BOOK: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/134th-annu...
134th Annual Henry George Commemorative Dinner and Address
Join us for the 134th Henry George Commemorative Dinner and Address, to be delivered by John Alexander OAM
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September 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Last call for tickets to the Henry George Annual Commemorative Address & Dinner.
As cities grow and regions expand, the cost of infrastructure soars. Governments face rising debts — unless they harness value capture to fund growth fairly.
BOOK: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/134th-annu...
As cities grow and regions expand, the cost of infrastructure soars. Governments face rising debts — unless they harness value capture to fund growth fairly.
BOOK: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/134th-annu...
100!
Thank you to all our followers who have joined us since we started on Bluesky. That’s 100 reminders that value comes from community.
Thanks for being part of ours.
Thank you to all our followers who have joined us since we started on Bluesky. That’s 100 reminders that value comes from community.
Thanks for being part of ours.
August 29, 2025 at 6:34 AM
100!
Thank you to all our followers who have joined us since we started on Bluesky. That’s 100 reminders that value comes from community.
Thanks for being part of ours.
Thank you to all our followers who have joined us since we started on Bluesky. That’s 100 reminders that value comes from community.
Thanks for being part of ours.
So what does this mean for Australia’s infrastructure future? Find out at the 134th Henry George Dinner with one of the leading advocates for finance reform: John Alexander OAM tinyurl.com/2025hgd
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134th Annual Henry George Commemorative Dinner and Address
Join us for the 134th Henry George Commemorative Dinner and Address, to be delivered by John Alexander OAM
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August 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
So what does this mean for Australia’s infrastructure future? Find out at the 134th Henry George Dinner with one of the leading advocates for finance reform: John Alexander OAM tinyurl.com/2025hgd
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When we invest in transport, health & education, land values surge. That’s why value capture isn’t a tax – it’s a dividend from our shared investment. #auspol
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August 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
When we invest in transport, health & education, land values surge. That’s why value capture isn’t a tax – it’s a dividend from our shared investment. #auspol
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Sydney’s Metro handed landowners a $7.4B free ride.
Taxpayers pay for the project → landlords pocket the gains.
Value capture would recycle that windfall back into public investment.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_8...
#auspol #taxreform
Taxpayers pay for the project → landlords pocket the gains.
Value capture would recycle that windfall back into public investment.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_8...
#auspol #taxreform
August 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Sydney’s Metro handed landowners a $7.4B free ride.
Taxpayers pay for the project → landlords pocket the gains.
Value capture would recycle that windfall back into public investment.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_8...
#auspol #taxreform
Taxpayers pay for the project → landlords pocket the gains.
Value capture would recycle that windfall back into public investment.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_8...
#auspol #taxreform
Day 3 of the Roundtable and tax reform is finally on the agenda. The test: will we recognise that productivity gains come when we shift taxes off earned incomes & onto unearned ones? Every high-performing economy gets this right. We should too. We need a tax shift. #auspol prosper.org.au/taxshift
#TaxShift | Prosper Australia Campaigns
We all deserve a fair share of nature’s gifts, and fair reward for our work.
It’s time to talk about the #TaxShift we need for Australia.
www.prosper.org.au
August 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Day 3 of the Roundtable and tax reform is finally on the agenda. The test: will we recognise that productivity gains come when we shift taxes off earned incomes & onto unearned ones? Every high-performing economy gets this right. We should too. We need a tax shift. #auspol prosper.org.au/taxshift