Social housing advocates warn the federal government cannot afford to delay reform to the CGT discount, as a Senate inquiry report adds to mounting evidence that the investor tax break is making Australia’s housing crisis worse.
WHO: Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize
WHEN: 9am, Wednesday 18 March
WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
Sofie 0403 920 301 or Lauren 0422 581 506
The Senate inquiry report into the capital gains tax discount adds to mounting evidence that the investor tax break is making Australia’s housing crisis worse, with social housing advocates warning the federal government can not afford to delay reform. The report handed down on Tuesday highlighted that the CGT discount, in combination with negative gearing, is driving up home prices and worsening inequality, while foregoing much-needed revenue that could fund social housing. The report also included warnings against grandfathering and carving out exclusions for different assets in the reforms, which would worsen inequity and weaken the impact on housing affordability.…
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