Jun 15, 2026 – 8.00pmThe Albanese government is considering fast-tracking some or all of the carve-outs from its new capital gains tax regime by including them in the budget legislation it plans to ram through the Senate in the next fortnight.On budget night last month, the government said it would consult stakeholders about exemptions for early-stage and start-up businesses, primarily in the tech sector, given their low or zero cost base meant they would be disproportionately affected.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Government might fast-track CGT carve-outs as criticism grows
Labor is considering including capital gains tax exemptions in the budget legislation it will ram through the Senate in a bid to shut down political blowback.
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Australia's government fast-tracks capital gains tax carve-outs for early-stage tech startups with zero cost base, easing disproportionate burden from new CGT regime. Exemptions improve valuations and M&A exit paths for founders and VCs during heightened regulatory scrutiny.
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