Federal Budget 2026: What is negative gearing and how it impacts your property, rent and future

Australians have been hearing terms like negative gearing, capital gains tax, and housing affordability constantly but do we really understand what they mean and how they affect our everyday lives? In this explainer podcast, Real Estate and Finance Associate Professor Dr Ameeta Jain breaks down the major Budget 2026 tax changes in simple language and explains how they could affect homeowners, renters, investors, migrant families and the wider economy. Your complete guide to understanding negative gearing and capital gains tax without jargon.