The idea that a state might tax citizens for economic activity beyond its borders is not new, with all Australians expected to declare foreign-earned income in tax returns. A legal challenge to the Queensland government’s property tax grab may have implications for federal tax raising if successful. (Queensland is up to its sneaky old tricks again – Editorial, 26/9). The bigger question after confirming the NSW premier’s swashbuckling bravado in thwarting the measures is whether Dominic Perrottet is still in the job next June when the legislation is enacted. A possible new Labor premier in NSW needs to describe where his loyalties lie. After Annastacia Palaszczuk’s selfish isolationism during Covid, this new keenness to share resources reeks of hypocrisy. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta 27Sep2022.