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CGT, negative gearing changes to become a law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... May 12. Testamentary trusts will also be given a reprieve from the new tax regime. "This is a victory for workers, first home buyers and future generations," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "The bill that has passed today will help ensure aspiration and ...

Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... property investor tax perks Labor has once again chosen to put the 1% over the millions of people trying to buy their first home," Waters said. "Backing this bill puts an end date on these tax breaks - but Labor's low ambition means that inequality ...

Retirees leave 90% of pension unspent: AMP Super

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
AMP Super retirement director Ben Hillier said on average clients are leaving around 90% of their account based pension unspent at death, which makes it important for adviser to tackle 'regret risk' in retirement. Speaking at the Financial Standard ...

Structural reforms necessary despite global shocks: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... immediate pressure off people, making the economy more productive and competitive, reforming the tax system for workers, first home buyers, businesses and future generations, and making the budget stronger, more sustainable and helping to take the pressure ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... anticipated overhauls to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount and negative gearing, which aim to "level the playing field for first home buyers," captured much of wealth managers' attention as many clients will now have to reassess their investment ...

Foreign investors housing ban extended

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... Chalmers said. "And we have a further $5.9 billion available to states and territories as part of the 100,000 Homes for First Home Buyers program." Moreover, the government is also investing in workforce capacity, including $85.2 million to accelerate ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... They form part of a broader Budget package aimed at boosting housing supply and affordability. The measures support first home buyers, alongside the expanded 5% Deposit Scheme and Help to Buy. "Together, these initiatives now assist more than half of ...

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... anticipated overhauls to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount and negative gearing in a bid to "level the playing field for first home buyers." The 50% CGT discount will be replaced with inflation-adjusted indexation as the federal government seeks to ...

Household wealth rises 2.5%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... housing loan balances since December 2021, with strength across all borrower types," Tan said. "Recent policy changes for first home buyers were reflected in the strength of new loan commitments which are flowing through to the increase in housing loan ...

Feature: Retirement | The right mix

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... "I just had a meeting an hour ago with clients who have been with me for 25 years plus," says Beimers. "I did their first home loan for them, which was cleared a long time ago. "Now they have a couple of million in super and they are about to get an ...
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