Treasurer says it’s ‘not unusual’ for governments to get advice on ‘contentious issues’ but stresses changes to housing tax breaks are not in the worksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer Jim Chalmers has conceded he did ask his department for information about possible changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, but the government insists any reform to the controversial tax breaks are not yet on the agenda.The Independent senator David Pocock said the government had multiple options to make the system more equitable through moderate changes while still protecting investments made by ordinary families.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Josh Butler
Publish date : 2024-09-27 07:59:22
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