Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAn assistant minister in the Albanese government has conceded small businesses and startups have "valid concerns" about proposed changes to capital gains taxes.Updated May 22, 2026 — 4:28pm,first published 4:25pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:42Trio charged with murder over man's Sydney balcony fall deathVideo icon0:32Former prince reportedly being investigated over potential sex crimesVideo icon1:15Victorian police officer falls to his death in PeruVideo icon1:53Arsonists target Melbourne luxury car dealershipAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Minister concedes small businesses have ‘valid concerns’ following budget
An assistant minister in the Albanese government has conceded small businesses and startups have "valid concerns" about proposed changes to capital gains taxes.












