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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

Would you give up your capital gains discount if it meant the next generation would be better off?

from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A recent Senate inquiry report found that capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing have benefited investors over owner-occupiers, and there are signs the government may tinker with these settings in the upcoming budget.While it's no silver bullet, some argue it could be a huge step towards addressing intergenerational disadvantage keeping younger Australians who want to buy their own home locked out of the housing market.

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