Jun 5, 2026 – 8.57amThe Treasury brains trust behind the government’s controversial tax overhaul says capital gains will still get a tax break compared to wages, even after the elimination of the 50 per cent discount.Treasury tax officials also said the plan to include all assets in the new capital gains tax regime, including property, listed shares, crypto and stakes in private businesses, was intended to avoid investment distortions between different assets and stop “tax minimisation” opportunities.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles