NDIS Pushed Forward with Widow Tax Fix | Australia News

The government is racing to pass NDIS reforms, but it’s holding its breath for a key tax fix — the so-called “widow tax” — that’s tied to inherited property rules. After May’s tax changes stripped grandfathered concessions for co-owners in cases of death or divorce, the Coalition has demanded action, threatening to block NDIS support unless resolved this week. Labor, needing upper house votes, is ready to fast-track the tax amendments — with Treasurer Jim Chalmers signaling openness to speed up passage if that’s the only hurdle. A compromise looms as both bills move closer to approval. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/decfe885d0b1771e