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AI overtakes superfunds for investor education

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
... and familiar assets to make major financial decisions." The research also found uncertainty around proposed capital gains tax and negative gearing changes could be affecting prospective investors, with 29% saying they did not understand the government ...

Treasury floats innovative businesses CGT concession draft laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
Treasury has released draft legislation on a capital gains tax (CGT) concession for start-ups and small businesses, embedding several amendments that have been lauded as a "substantial win" by an industry body. From 1 July 2027, the bill introduces ...

New law tightens foreign resident CGT rules on Australian property assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
New laws that toughen the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax on Australian real property have passed both houses of parliament. Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser ...

FAAA welcomes 'widow's tax' changes in CGT, negative gearing reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... and individuals navigating relationship breakdowns from unintended tax consequences. In a submission to the capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing Tranche 2 consultation, the association said it was pleased the proposed new sections directly resolve ...

Viridian launches national broking business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... enable." The launch comes as investors reassess property financing and ownership structures ahead of changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing settings scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2027. Viridian Lending will combine broker autonomy with ...

Betashares launches diversified ETF suite

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... more tax efficient outcomes than holding the underlying investments directly as Australia prepares for upcoming capital gains tax changes. Alongside the diversified range, the firm also introduced the Betashares Diversified Credit Income ETF (ASX: DCRD) ...

Treasury rolls out negative gearing, CGT Tranche 2 consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
Treasury has launched part two of the negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) reforms, hoping to clarify some more of the "complex issues" that apply to a range of specific circumstances and structures. Among the key measures, the government has ...

ATO issues guidance on new LRBA rules for SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... superannuation funds, making it part of the law. The tweak was part of a larger tax reform to replace the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount for individuals, trusts and partnerships with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax rate on capital gains ...

LRBA ban requires immediate clarity: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... align with the government's stated rationale for exempting new builds from the broader negative gearing and capital gains tax changes," Burgess said. "The government's own housing policy distinguishes between investor demand for existing homes and investment ...

Start-ups carve out confirms tax reforms are 'flawed': WAM

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
Wilson Asset Management (WAM) believes the recent capital gains tax (CGT) reform carve out for small businesses and start-ups confirmed the change is not correctly executed for its initial intention. In its submission to a Treasury consultation, WAM ...
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