Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students should, at an advanced level, in relation to a range of typical transactions, be able to isolate and analyse the stamp duty and land tax issues which arise from such transactions under the various stamp duties and land tax acts of the States and Territories of Australia; conduct research into, and give an informed view on the likely development of the law in relation to, the area of stamp duties and land tax.
Synopsis The law relating to liability for stamp duty and land tax.
Assessment Research project (5000-7000 words): 50% + Examination (open-book, 3 hours): 50%
Stamps Act 1958 (Vic.)