Australia Tackles Property Tax Breaks, Disappoints on Deficit
Australia will overhaul tax settings that have long favored property investors and assist households and firms grappling with soaring fuel costs in a budget that outlined deficits across the forecast horizon.
Chalmers defends property tax overhaul
- Budget 2026 live updates: Coalition pledges to repeal Chalmers’ tax reforms amid mixed reception for ‘difficult’ budget The Guardian —
- PM defends broken pledge on property tax Sydney Morning Herald —
- Treasurer backs budget changes Sydney Morning Herald —
- Live: Chalmers defends negative gearing changes in budget wash-up ABC News —
- Is this the budget we need? Our experts deliver their verdicts Sydney Morning Herald —