The Western Australian Government has announced changes in regard to motor vehicle duty tax cuts worth $197 million over the four years to 2010-11, with $27 million in the 2007-08, and $43 million in 2008-09.

• Motor vehicle stamp duty thresholds for light vehicles will be increased by $5,000 from 1 July 2007, with another $5,000 increase from 1 January 2009.
• Taxpayers purchasing a $35,000 vehicle will pay $263 less in motor vehicle stamp duty as of 1 July 2007 and $525 less as of 1 January 2009.
• From 1 July 2007, the single flat 3% stamp duty rate for new heavy vehicles will be extended to used heavy vehicles.
• From 1 July 2007, caravan purchases (together with camper trailers) will be exempt from stamp duty.

Further information can be obtained from the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, alternatively a fact sheet is available at the Shire of Cuballing Administration Office.