Will Changes To CGT Spook The Property Market?

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Mar 01 2026 | 00:11:50

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Show Notes

First introduced in the 1980s, capital gains tax (CGT) is back in the headlines in early 2026 because potential changes to CGT rules are being discussed ahead of the federal budget, alongside a Senate inquiry that’s examining how the tax is applied. On 4 November 2025, the Senate resolved that the Select Committee on the Operation of the Capital Gains Tax Discount be established. The committee is to present a final report by 17 March 2026. This past week they ran hearings, and took evidence from a range of parties. Given the pressure on housing at the moment, the arguments […]

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