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City of Victor Harbor's Councillor Brayden Mann joined ABC's North and West SA Breakfast on 12 February to discuss why the City of Victor Harbor is advocating for stamp duty reform in regional South Australia.

During the interview, Cr Mann outlined Council’s push for a stamp duty exemption for first homebuyers purchasing existing homes in regional SA, up to the first $750,000 of the purchase price. He said reducing upfront costs is critical to attracting and retaining young people and working professionals in regional communities.

Cr Mann explained that high entry costs are a major barrier for first homebuyers and can discourage younger people from settling in the regions. This affects workforce availability, local services and long term economic growth.

By easing stamp duty on existing homes, Council believes regional communities like Victor Harbor can become more competitive, support essential workforce needs and strengthen local economies.

🎧 Listen to the full ABC Radio interview (from 2:15:48) here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/northandwest-breakfast/breakfast/106319992