Aug 4, 2026 – 6.56pmTreasurer Jim Chalmers has sought to defuse the furore over his so-called widow tax by releasing the draft legislation on Tuesday night that makes good on his pledge to abolish it.The draft legislation also deals with other complexities and unintended consequences caused by his rush to pass the budget tax bills in June, including the imposition of a “death tax” by hitting deceased estates.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Chalmers moves to defuse widow-tax row but Senate demands swift action
Non-Labor Senate parties are discussing a joint push when parliament resumes next week to force the Albanese government to abolish its so-called widow tax.
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