politics
Here's how the budget's tax changes will affect you
Answers to all your questions about the federal budget’s changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax. Source link
Federal police charge man with using social media to threaten Victorian MP
A man will face court after federal police charged him following an investigation into a social media post that allegedly threatened a federal politician. Source link
Tax changes will 'kneecap' young Australians, Coalition says
The Coalition vows to do all it can to prevent property tax reform, which the shadow treasurer says will increase rents and make it harder for young people to buy a house. Source link
Breaking a promise on negative gearing is a calculated risk
If the reforms help younger Australians believe home ownership is within reach, Labor can expect to collect a political dividend. Source link
$250 tax break for millions of workers in federal budget 2026
Labor will raise taxes on investment properties and some trust funds, giving the revenue back to workers with a new $250 tax break under reforms it says will “rebalance” the Australian tax system. Source link
Your five-minute guide to this year's cost-of-living budget measures
Fresh tax cuts, an instant $1,000 tax reduction and cheaper medicines: here’s what the federal government’s latest budget means for Australians. Source link
Negative gearing cut off for existing homes bought after tonight
Tax perks that property investors have used for decades to maximise profits and offset their losses will be restricted from tonight, in one of the most significant changes to the tax system in years. Source link
How CGT changes could push investors to look outside property
Investors in stocks will be affected by changes to capital gains tax, but experts say the budget is still likely to see some investment move away from property and into shares. Source link
Australia's last baby boomer prime minister becomes King of the Kids
Tonight, Anthony Albanese becomes the first serving prime minister in decades to take a hammer to the most sacred shibboleth in Australian domestic politics. Source link
Find out if you're among the budget's winners or losers
In the first full budget since Labor’s landslide election victory last year, the government is putting some money back in workers’ pockets and increasing taxes on investors. So who wins and who misses out? Source link