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politics28 days ago
Treasurer Chalmers Defends Housing Tax Reforms as One Nation Polls Rise Ahead of Senate Inquiry
Treasurer Jim Chalmers addressed One Nation's polling gains and defended proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax at a Labor policy forum in Sydney.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld47 days ago
Sydney Townhouse Sells for $2.19 Million at Auction
A three-bedroom fixer-upper in Glebe attracted two bidders and sold for $2.19 million on Saturday. The result followed federal tax changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers that altered incentives for investors and first-home buyers.
world49 days ago
Treasurer Asked to Release Modeling on Capital Gains Tax Changes
Business groups have called on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to publish modeling on how proposed capital gains tax changes will affect productivity. The government says the changes will support productivity over time by reducing tax-driven investment decisions.
Wiredworld58 days ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers Delivers 2026 Federal Budget Speech
Claire Chandler, Australia's shadow minister for finance, responded to Treasurer Jim Chalmers' delivery of the 2026 federal budget by arguing against increasing taxes on housing. Chandler advocated for building more houses instead of taxing them and referenced multiple government…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics60 days ago
Albanese Government Plans Changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher began discussions in November on options to alter negative gearing, the capital gains tax discount and trusts. The moves would reverse election commitments made by Albanese.
business61 days ago
Federal Budget Allocates $2 Billion for Local Infrastructure to Support New Housing
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil the $2 billion fund on Tuesday alongside capital gains tax and negative gearing changes. The program builds on a prior $1 billion allocation and contrasts with the Coalition's $5 billion 2025 election pledge. It aims to deliver an extra 65,000 h…