Should a nurse pay the same tax rate as their employer? The budget says no
By Michael Janda
As the federal budget prompts howls of protest from those who earn the bulk of their income from owning assets rather than working, we shouldn't forget the relative privilege that allowed many of those people to take those risks.
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ABC boss Hugh Marks flags TV cuts as broadcaster pivots to new platforms
By David Taylor and Michael Janda
The ABC's managing director says the public broadcaster's biggest challenge is "stopping things" as he seeks to grow audiences on new platforms without increasing staff.
Economists divided on extent of property price hit from budget tax overhaul
By Jasper Wells, Michael Janda, and Stephanie Chalmers
Some economists are forecasting price falls of up to 5 per cent as a result of measures to reduce intergenerational housing inequality.
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Will property tax changes level the playing field or raise the drawbridge?
By Michael Janda
There's no doubt that taking away negative gearing on existing properties will reduce the amount many investors can afford to pay, evening up the playing field for owner-occupiers. But these tax changes by themselves aren't a cure all.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/will-cgt-and-negative-gearing-make-housing-cheaper/106665146
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There's no doubt that taking away negative gearing on existing properties will reduce the amount many investors can afford to pay, evening up the playing field for owner-occupiers. But these tax changes by themselves aren't a cure all.
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