House debates

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Questions without Notice: Additional Answers

Taxation

3:10 pm

Photo of Malcolm TurnbullMalcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

I discern from the member for Grayndler's questions that he was inquiring as to the government's intentions with respect to taxing land. I can assure the honourable member that the government has no intention—no plans whatsoever—to impose taxes on land of the kind that he describes, and I would doubt very much whether there was any constitutional ability to do so in any event.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

The member for Grayndler will resume his seat. The Prime Minister is entitled to add to an answer.

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes, but he can't verbal me.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

You can use other forms of the House later.

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Share this | | Hansard source

I'm trying to do so.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Now is not the time. After documents have been presented, if you would like to make a personal explanation, you can.