May 20, 2026 – 6.03pmAustralianSuper chairman and Keating-era government adviser Don Russell has expressed support for a capital gains tax carve out for founders of successful, fast-growing start-ups, as senior tech industry figures said the sector has yet to formulate specific demands for changes.More than a week after Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the removal of the 50 per cent CGT discount and indexation to inflation would extend to all asset classes, not just property, concerns are rising among start-ups and entrepreneurs that the laws will be pushed through parliament before thorough consultation can be completed.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles