Grey nomad tax cut promise
Queensland pollie promises cheaper motorhomes if electedRV buyers in Queensland could save thousands on the cost of a new luxury campervan or motorhome, if the Liberal-National Party gets into power at the next state election.
Speaking on the campaign trail at the Redcliffe, Queensland factory of Explorer Motorhomes this week, Queensland opposition leader Deb Frecklington promised to scrap the so-called 'Grey Nomad Tax' if her party is elected into government at the upcoming election.
Frecklington said removing the "heartless" tax which increased the transfer duty on new and second-hand campervans above $100,000, would save Queensland buyers of new motorhomes an average of $2300.
The figure is based on the average cost of a new motorhome or campervan being $140,000. The saving on a second-hand motorhome sold for $110,000 would be $2200.
“The Grey Nomad Tax was announced two days before the last election and it’s ripping millions of dollars off retirees every year," she said. “Queenslanders who have worked hard for their whole lives should not be slugged with extra taxes by Labor.
“I want seniors to buy more Queensland-made campervans and explore our great state. This plan means more jobs for Queensland campervan manufacturers and more money for businesses that depend on regional tourism."
Explorer Motorhomes owner David Ridings agreed it was a "very unfair tax".
"It was a luxury car tax but somehow our clients got caught up in it," he said. "Our clients are retirees that travel around Australia (and) spend their hard earned dollars..."
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