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MPs urged to ignore fearmongering and pass Labor’s ‘long overdue’ negative gearing and CGT changes

capital gains tax, saying the reforms would improve fairness for renters and young homebuyers. The government may introduce [its negative gearing and CGT changes](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/australia-federal-budget-2026-tax-reform-capital-gains-cgt-changes-negative-gearing-housing-first-time-home-buyers-investors-explained) into parliament as soon as the coming sitting

Changing tax rules for investors won’t shrink housing supply or raise rents. Just look at Victoria

capital gains tax designed to make property less attractive to new investors. The government will have ample protection for existing property investors, known as grandfather provisions, which will give it some protection from a political

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?

capital gains tax (CGT) discount which means people selling an asset are only taxed on half their profits. Together, they have made housing a more lucrative investment, incentivising the buying and selling of homes