Chalmers says tax changes will ‘level the playing field’
Reductions in the capital gains tax concession and a reworking of negative gearing aimed at helping first home buyers.
Reductions in the capital gains tax concession and a reworking of negative gearing aimed at helping first home buyers.
Australia's bottom line will receive a major improvement, as Labor sets its sights on tackling intergenerational inequity through tax and housing reforms.
After unsuccessfully campaigning on negative gearing changes while Labor leader, Bill Shorten says he would welcome a policy shift in the Federal Budget.
Australians are under financial pressure, and the government cannot "just sit back", the prime minister says, as his treasurer prepares to hand down the budget.
Changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and family trusts are expected to be unveiled in the Federal Budget.
HIA backs government initiative to help fund infrastructure projects, which should speed up the house building process.
Budget will allocate massive investment to begin process to upgrade the corridor and speed up travel times.
Pattern book set to drive the construction of more houses, and with faster delivery, in Western Australia.
Peak body warns that changes to tax concessions will not solve the shortage in houses across the country.
Just what treasurer Jim Chalmers has in store for the economy could well influence any further interest rate moves.