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The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is introducing his bill that will change the CGT discount, negative gearing and establish the working Australian tax offset and instant tax deduction.
Despite widespread criticism over a lack of carveouts for key industries – like the startup sector – Chalmers is introducing the broad bill first while the government continues to consult.
double quotation markThis bill delivers on three objectives. It cuts taxes for every Australian worker – again, and again. It makes it easier for people to buy their first home. And it better aligns the tax treatment of labour income and asset income.
The opposition has promised to vote against the bill – which we know the government will use to say that the Coalition votes against tax cuts – and has promised to repeal the changes if elected.