Jun 18, 2026 – 5.40pmQueensland Premier David has blamed the Albanese government’s tax changes for an expected hit to stamp duty revenue ahead of next week’s budget, but has vowed not to fill the gap with new taxes.Crisafulli said it was as though “the lights were turned off” the day the federal budget was handed down, with proposed changes to cut negative gearing tax breaks and the capital gains tax discount.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Crisafulli blames federal tax changes for looming stamp duty shortfall
The Queensland premier says next week’s budget would offer “a sense of stability and calm”, as he criticised the federal government for its mixed messages on tax.












