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The Sydney Morning HeraldSenators Disclose Airline Lounge Memberships Before Committee Hearing
Australian senators disclosed their airline lounge memberships ahead of a Senate committee hearing on May 29, 2026. The disclosures occurred before senators questioned airline executives at the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee.
Australian Government to Introduce Capital Gains Tax Bill Thursday
The federal government will introduce legislation on Thursday that links capital gains tax changes, negative gearing restrictions, and income tax relief. Labor plans to rely on the Greens to pass the bill in the Senate.
Australian Groups Urge Parliament to Pass Negative Gearing and CGT Changes
Community and housing organizations called on federal parliament to approve Labor's proposed limits on negative gearing and changes to capital gains tax. The measures would restrict new negative gearing to newly built homes and alter CGT calculations.
thehindu.comAustralian Health Groups Oppose Tobacco Industry Calls for Excise Cuts
A coalition of 15 health organizations warned that tobacco companies are using concerns over illegal cigarettes to seek lower taxes. The groups criticized a parliamentary inquiry for taking secret evidence from Philip Morris.
The GuardianAustralians Must Exhaust Treatment Options to Access NDIS Under Proposed Rules
Proposed legislation would require people with disabilities to exhaust all appropriate treatment options before becoming eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, starting in 2028. The changes form part of a broader overhaul aimed at reducing the program's costs, whi…