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|The government's tax agenda announced in the Budget overhauling the capital gains tax (CGT) discount and negative gearing have now passed the Parliament and will become law.
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When Judith Fiander first walked in the doors of Australian Philanthropic Services her intention was to volunteer for a few months. Fast forward 14 years and she is the chief executive. Eliza Bavin writes.
