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The measure, proposed as part of the South Australian government’s 2026–27 state budget, would allow eligible victims to access 100 per cent stamp duty relief and the First Home Owner Grant, even if they have previously owned a home.
The budget measures are currently progressing through Parliament, having been introduced on 28 May and debated on 2 and 3 June.
Under the proposed ex gratia scheme, eligible applicants would receive full stamp duty relief on new or established homes as well as access to the First Home Owner Grant for eligible new home or vacant land contracts entered into on or after 4 June 2026.
For established homes, applicants would be eligible for full stamp duty relief only.
The South Australian government said domestic, family, and sexual violence remains the leading cause of homelessness among women, with 45 per cent of women and girls seeking homelessness assistance identifying violence as a contributing factor.
Applicants who have vacated a home because of domestic, family, or sexual violence would be eligible if they have not received a material financial benefit from the property and meet the existing eligibility requirements attached to first home buyer stamp duty relief and the First Home Owner Grant.
The scheme would require applicants to occupy the property as their principal place of residence for at least 12 months following settlement or construction completion, although exemptions may apply where domestic or family violence prevents compliance with the residency requirement.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said the initiative was designed to help women rebuild their lives after leaving violent situations.
“It’s a sad reality that women escaping domestic, family and sexual violence often end up homeless,” Malinauskas said.
“That’s why we are introducing this new support scheme to help vulnerable women set themselves up in their own secure, independent home.”
Further concessions for downsizers
The announcement comes following the news that almost 500 South Australians have registered interest in another of the state’s stamp duty relief schemes.
The concession, which was signed into effect on 25 March and is also set to be funded through the 2026–27 state budget, abolishes stamp duty for eligible South Australians aged 60 and over purchasing a smaller newly built home, off-the-plan apartment, or vacant land on which to build a new home.
Under the scheme, eligible buyers can purchase a newly built home or off-the-plan apartment worth up to $2 million without paying stamp duty, representing potential savings of up to $103,830. The concession also applies to vacant land valued up to $1.2 million.
According to the South Australian government, 483 people have registered interest with RevenueSA since the scheme commenced.
A total of 16 applications were approved during the first two months of operation, with the average purchase price among approved applicants sitting at $1.15 million.
The government said the measure is intended to encourage older South Australians to downsize while supporting housing supply by directing demand towards new housing stock.
The concession is expected to cost $75 million over the next four years and is set to be formally included in the upcoming state budget.
The fund is intended to accelerate apartment construction and increase housing supply, with consultation on eligibility criteria now underway.
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