Greens open to inquiry on capital gains tax changes

The Greens have left open the possibility of referring the government's proposed capital gains tax changes to a Senate inquiry. A Greens senator said the party will examine the draft legislation before determining its position on both the reforms and any inquiry.

Labor hopes to secure passage of the measures, which also cover negative gearing, by July. The Coalition has already said it will oppose the changes and has called for a lengthy inquiry.

Teal independents Reports indicate some teal independents are considering forming a new political party. A Labor frontbencher described the speculation as unsurprising but said the government has no view on the matter. The same frontbencher also addressed the return of two Australian women detained by Israeli forces while traveling on a Gaza-bound flotilla.

The frontbencher said the government had raised concerns about their treatment with Israeli officials.

Menopause campaign The government will launch a national campaign to raise awareness of menopause and perimenopause symptoms. The frontbencher said many women reported not understanding bodily and mental changes during this period. Medical students currently receive only a few hours of training on the topic, the frontbencher added.