BRISBANE, Queensland, April 30 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for Veterans
The Honourable David Crisafulli
Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership
The Honourable David Janetzki
A Fresh Start for Queensland: Unlocking the door for first home buyers
* The Crisafulli Government's new laws kick-in to abolish stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers and boost housing supply.
* First home buyers to save tens of thousands of dollars on new homes.
* Change helps deliver on commitment to lift Queensland home ownership rates which are currently the lowest in the nation.
The Crisafulli Government is unlocking the door to home ownership by abo...