MY FRUSTRATION SHOWING? 21 January 2023 Bryan KavanaghThis is just incorrect. Land taxes (which I and most economists support) do not reduce the cost of housing. They just mean that the rent goes to the government instead of to a landlord.— Peter Tulip (@peter_tulip) January 20, 2023 I think you've provided the answer, Peter: Landlords.The speculative real eastate market exists so landlords may "provide Australians accommodation".Thank God for landlords!— Bryan Kavanagh (@bryankav123) January 20, 2023