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March 4, 2025 16 mins

In this episode of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux sits down with John Darley, former Valuer General of South Australia and former Member of Parliament, to discuss critical issues affecting property owners, taxation, and policy failures. Special comments by Les Elekes add further depth to the discussion.

Topics Covered

  • Property Taxation & Land Valuation Issues

    • Why property taxes keep increasing even when property values fluctuate.
    • How property valuations are now done by AI rather than in-person inspections.
    • Homeowners' rights to challenge their property valuation.
    • The lack of transparency in how valuations are determined.
  • The Impact of Rising Cost of Living

    • The increasing burden of council rates, emergency services levy, and land tax.
    • Why the Valuer General refuses to provide evidence for valuation assessments.
    • How rising rental prices & real estate inflation are making housing unaffordable.
  • Foreign Ownership of Australian Property

    • Should foreign buyers be restricted from purchasing Australian property?
    • The rise in Chinese investment and its impact on local buyers.
    • Proposed Liberal Party policies to limit foreign ownership.
  • Political Insights & Leadership

    • Why politicians ignore older Australians and how to push back.
    • The failures of public service and the decline of true leadership.
    • What makes a good politician and why many fail in their roles.

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