Hopes of wartime windfall shot down for federal budget
The federal treasurer is being urged not to grandfather tax breaks for asset-holders in the budget as the economic impact of the Iran war worsens.
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The federal treasurer is being urged not to grandfather tax breaks for asset-holders in the budget as the economic impact of the Iran war worsens.
Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing, and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.
Middle East conflict has left Australians 'paying the price' but treasurer warns of more pain to come.
Senior economist predicts changes to negative gearing and CGT will reap massive rewards for the nation.
The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with homebuyers watching closely.
Government is confident people will gravitate to the new town situated near the Western Sydney airport.
National Australia Bank has followed Westpac to apply new measures to head off the impact of the Middle East conflict on its balance sheet.
Businesses calling for less red tape as changes to capital gains tax still a strong possibility in the Budget.
Reserve Bank needs to retain credibility as it battles to halt inflation and manage interest rates in tough climate.
Mortgage holders could be hit by five more interest rate hikes before Christmas if there is no resolution to the Iran war soon. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed the nation’s labour market was still in good shape, with the unemployment rate holding…