The Guardian
Australia Gives Small Businesses a Tax Break, Which Is Definitely Not a Political Apology
Australia's PM Albanese offers CGT exemptions to 2.7 million small businesses after backlash, costing $475 million but buying some peace.
2026-06-18
The Guardian
2026-05-27
The Guardian
Paul Keating to Labor: Don't You Dare Wimp Out on That Capital Gains Tax Thing
Former PM Paul Keating tells Labor not to flinch on capital gains tax changes, warning exemptions would create a new economic distortion - and probably a new meme too.
2026-05-04
The Guardian
Jim Chalmers Promises ‘Most Responsible’ Budget Yet, Which Is Code for ‘Don’t Expect Anything Nice’
Jim Chalmers says his fifth budget will be 'most responsible' - which means no fuel excise extension, no extra tax relief, and a healthy dose of broken promises about negative gearing.
The Good Times
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