The ACT government introduces measures in its budget to abolish stamp duty for first home buyers. ABC reports that the territory is set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to remove stamp duty for all first home buyers, positioning the change as part of the government’s housing affordability agenda. The West Australian says the stamp duty scrapping applies not only to all first home buyers but also to some other eligible groups, reflecting a broader eligibility approach than first home buyers alone. Separate reporting from The West Australian also notes that the ACT’s action follows a move that has gained federal-level endorsement and has prompted calls for other states and territories to consider similar reforms. Across the sources, the core policy direction is consistent: the ACT is moving to eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers, with additional categories included in the measure, and the reform is drawing attention nationally as other jurisdictions assess whether to replicate the change.