Jim Chalmers defends tax reforms amid falling Australian house prices

Jim Chalmers Australian housing market negative gearing capital gains tax property prices

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has admitted that federal budget reforms regarding negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts are contributing to the current decline in Australian house prices. Despite this admission, Chalmers maintained that the government has no intention of reversing these policies, arguing that the downturn is a temporary reaction to various economic factors, including interest rate movements.

Treasury modelling had previously predicted that these housing investment changes would slow dwelling price growth by 2 per cent over several years. However, recent market data shows sharper declines, with Sydney prices falling by 6.7 per cent and Melbourne by 6.3 per cent this year. The Commonwealth Bank has further warned of potential price drops as high as 13 per cent.

Opposition leaders, including Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson, have criticized the government, accusing it of stoking inflation to drive tax increases. The debate comes as major banks and the Reserve Bank prepare for a parliamentary inquiry into intergenerational housing inequity.

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Australian Treasury · Commonwealth Bank · Jim Chalmers · Reserve Bank of Australia · Tim Wilson

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Commonwealth Bank has predicted house price drops as high as 13 per cent. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] House prices have dropped by 6.7 per cent in Sydney and 6.3 per cent in Melbourne this year. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Treasurer Chalmers stated he has no intention of changing the tax policies despite the impact on house prices. switzer.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Treasury modelling predicted that changes to housing investment would slow dwelling price growth by 2 per cent over a couple of years. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson accused the government of stoking inflation to facilitate tax increases. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] Treasurer Jim Chalmers admitted that federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have contributed to falling house prices. switzer.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au