MPs urged to ignore fearmongering and pass Labor’s ‘long overdue’ negative gearing and CGT changes
Housing and community groups are urging federal MPs to support Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. They argue that these reforms will enhance fairness for renters and first-time homebuyers. Despite concerns from some economists and the property lobby, advocates believe the changes will not negatively impact existing landlords or rental prices significantly.
- ▪A coalition of housing groups is calling for the passage of Labor's negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms.
- ▪The proposed changes aim to limit negative gearing to new builds and adjust capital gains tax calculations.
- ▪Advocates argue that these reforms will improve fairness and stability in the housing market for renters and first home buyers.
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A coalition of housing and community groups is calling on politicians to back Labor’s changes to negative hearing and capital gains tax. Photograph: Andrew Merry/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA coalition of housing and community groups is calling on politicians to back Labor’s changes to negative hearing and capital gains tax. Photograph: Andrew Merry/Getty ImagesHousingMPs urged to ignore fearmongering and pass Labor’s ‘long overdue’ negative gearing and CGT changesExclusive: Any attempt to use the budget measures as an excuse to raise rent is opportunistic profiteering, housing advocates say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh ButlerThu 21 May 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAustralia’s peak community and housing groups have urged…
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