EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 13 MIN
Will the government hold its nerve on tax reform?
from Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A new poll published in the Australian Financial Review has Pauline Hanson's One Nation ahead of Labor and the Coalition on primary vote. Meanwhile, the government is persevering with the tax reforms proposed in its budget, including changes to the capital gains tax discount, negative gearing and discretionary trusts. The Treasurer says he's willing to lose some 'political skin' to make housing more affordable, but will some concessions be made for businesses?Guest: Prof. Mark Kenny, Director of the Australian Studies Institute, host of Democracy Sausage podcast
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A new poll published in the Australian Financial Review has Pauline Hanson's One Nation ahead of Labor and the Coalition on primary vote. Meanwhile, the government is persevering with the tax reforms proposed in its budget, including changes to the capital gains tax discount, negative gearing and discretionary trusts. The Treasurer says he's willing to lose some 'political skin' to make housing more affordable, but will some concessions be made for businesses? Guest: Prof. Mark Kenny, Director of the Australian Studies Institute, host of Democracy Sausage podcast
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