One of the more striking elements from the now well-entrenched program of pre-budget leaks is the lack of outrage from the population or even the opposition.
Personalise the news and
stay in the know
Emergency
Backstory
Newsletters
Budget capital gains tax changes and negative gearing reform explained
Federal budget 2026 winners and losers: rich families, overseas travellers and illegal tobacco – summary
This is not a bad budget for climate
‘Blindsided’: Start-up anger grows over CGT changes
We will get the CGT change right for start-ups, Chalmers pledges
Tech crowd expects CGT win as some cringe at billionaire complaints
Jan bought a house worth $1m. Here’s how the CGT changes affect her
Bank stocks under pressure after Australia targets property investors
There's no doubt that taking away negative gearing on existing properties will reduce the amount many investors can afford to…
Some economists are forecasting price falls of up to 5 per cent as a result of measures to reduce intergenerational housing…
Labor and the Liberals are offering imperfect but undeniably bold alternative visions for the tax system. It's nice to have…
Housing policy changes announced in the federal budget could make it easier for some to buy homes, but others are planning to…
Negative gearing, capital gains tax and family trusts are all facing a big shake-up in the name of intergenerational fairness.…
The Coalition would repeal all of Labor's negative gearing and capital gains changes and spend $22.5 billion over four years…
