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How could the government's proposal of tax changes affect parliament?

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Parliament must debate proposed capital gains tax reforms The government is introducing proposed tax changes to parliament, which must then be debated and legislated. These changes include replacing the 50 per cent discount on capital gains tax with a rate based on inflation starting from July 2027. Additionally, the government plans to restrict negative gearing to new properties from the same date. The parliament's role is to process these measures, which are intended to make it easier for more first home buyers to enter the housing market.

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  • The federal government will introduce its changes to the taxes to parliament on Thursday.perthnow.com.au
  • The 50 per cent discount on capital gains tax will be replaced from July 2027 with a rate based on inflation.perthnow.com.au
  • Negative gearing is being restricted to new properties from July 2027.perthnow.com.au
  • The changes are expected to allow 75,000 people to enter the housing market over the coming decade.perthnow.com.au

Why it matters

The introduction of major tax reforms forces the parliament to address fundamental economic structures. These changes, which include altering capital gains tax and restricting negative gearing, are designed to influence housing affordability and encourage first home buyers to enter the market.

The debate surrounding these reforms is highly contested, with some business groups urging that the changes apply only to property, while others, like former prime minister Paul Keating, warn that exempting all other assets could create new distortions to the economy.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the parliament pass the proposed tax changes as currently structured?
  • What specific carve-outs, if any, will be legislated for the small business sector?

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The parliament amends the proposed tax changes significantlyThe intended modest affordability effect on house prices may be altered, as the government stated that tax settings are not the primary driver of house prices.
The government decides to exempt all commercial assets from the capital gains changesThis would address concerns raised by Paul Keating regarding the creation of new economic distortions.

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  • About Capital Gains Tax

    Since the government is replacing the 50 per cent discount with an inflation-based rate, how will this new rate be calculated for different types of assets?

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