New research suggests upcoming housing investor taxes will have a less dramatic impact than many fear. But some, especially retired investors, will be worse off.
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Negative gearing hasn’t been abolished, only restricted. But the new rules could distort the housing market in other ways.
In parliament, Tim Wilson’s performative outrage overwhelms his thinking. But on the page, he is thoughtful. Why is Jim Chalmers praising his opponent’s book?
National auction clearance rates are now lower than usual. But a closer look at the data reveals some of these housing trends began months ago.
Some budget commentators have missed the mark entirely. Let’s bust some myths and set the record straight.
After decades of wealthy investors getting a better deal, this budget finally tilts the scales for younger people trying to buy their first home.
Budget 2026 contains important changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and trusts. While the reforms are significant, the timing is cautious.
The key figures from the federal budget, from negative gearing changes to tax cuts for workers.
The government is under pressure to spend more on cost-of-living help. Getting the balance wrong could trigger further interest rates hikes.
Despite previously promising not to touch negative gearing and capital gains tax, this budget will include reform of both. The treasurer says it’s the right decision.
Up to 14% of what renters paid for housing in the past decade could have been due to taxes that don’t apply to owner-occupied homes, new estimates show.
The finance journalist says changes to capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing are only likely to have a ‘symbolic effect’ on housing affordability.
And what might it mean for renters – especially rental housing supply and prices – if the government does tackle negative gearing?
Intergenerational fairness is becoming a new focus for the Albanese government, but just how far it will go remains to be seen.
If we want to avoid becoming a nation where the great divide is between those who own property and those who never will, we should jump at the chance for reform.
The committee said it had consistently heard that the current design of the discount “can distort decision making and incentivise tax planning”.
Australia’s impossible housing crisis, One Nation as a political force, privatised education … how many of our problems can be traced back to John Howard?
Is the government prepared to reduce speculation in housing in favour of returning to its social purpose?
The new proposal to phase out tax breaks on more than one investment property would affect around 1% of Australians.
Neither major party wants to change two longstanding concessions for property investors – negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount. We invited four experts to unpack who benefits, and how.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Adjunct Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University
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Professiorial Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Tasmania
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Chief executive officer, Grattan Institute
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John Curtin Distinguished Professor, Curtin University
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Emeritus Professor of Housing, UNSW
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Associate Professor of Taxation Law, UNSW
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Program Director, Housing and Economic Security, Grattan Institute
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Emeritus Professor of Housing and Housing Studies, RMIT University
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Honorary Fellow, School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, POLIS@ANU Centre for Social Policy Research, Australian National University
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Finance, University of Sydney