Additional foreign acquirer duty (AFAD)

AFAD is an extra 8% of (stamp) duty that applies to transactions that are liable for transfer duty, landholder duty or corporate trustee duty.

Latest news announcements

Updates to public rulings following the Home Ownership and Other Legislation Amendment Act

The Commissioner has updated several public rulings and practice directions.

23 October 2026

Updated Public Ruling DA000.19.3 on duties exemption for pharmacy businesses

Public Ruling DA000.19.3 has been updated for changes to the administrative arrangement.

21 October 2026

King’s Birthday office closure 2026

Our office will be closed on Monday 5 October for the King’s Birthday public holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday 6 October from 8.30am.

29 September 2026