May 25, 2026 – 5.32pmAustralia’s private investment sector is scrambling to formulate proposals to put to the government for amendments to its unpopular capital gains tax changes, fearing plans announced by the prime minister on Monday will mean the laws are in place before proper consultations take place.Australia’s venture capital and private equity companies are represented in Canberra by the Australian Investment Council, which has been seeking to co-ordinate the messages from industry to government with the Tech Council of Australia.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles