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The Conversation summary card saying Budget 2026 takes big swings on CGT and negative gearing

This visible article card is a short summary card rather than a detailed argument. Its core factual point is simply that Budget 2026 includes headline reforms to CGT and negative gearing.

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The federal budget takes some big swings, with reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing.

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Budget 2026 includes major reforms to CGT and negative gearing.

“The federal budget takes some big swings, with reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing.”

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  • The source documents this as one visible part of the wider Budget 2026 reaction and explanation cycle.