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Australian housing market faces prolonged price and supply

Overview

The Australian housing market has entered a sustained downturn, with property values falling across approximately 93 per cent of capital city suburbs. By late 2026, national home prices were recorded at 3.6 per cent below their March peak, with major cities like Sydney and Melbourne facing steeper corrections of up to 13 per cent. This slump has created a ‘buyers’ market’ characterized by low auction clearance rates and increased vendor discounting.

Economic drivers include high interest rates and federal tax reforms. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have defended changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts, intended to improve affordability for first-time buyers, though the Opposition argues these measures diminish investor confidence. These reforms are expected to take effect July 1, 2027. While the Australia Institute suggests these changes may lead to the most significant affordability improvement in 50 years, industry groups warn of supply risks. The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council projects a shortfall of approximately 262,000 homes by 2029.

In response to ongoing pressures, the Australian Government has reaffirmed a $47.9 billion housing agenda. This includes a 5% deposit scheme that waives Lenders Mortgage Insurance, a ‘Help to Buy’ program where the federal government contributes up to 40% of the purchase price for new homes, and a $10 billion initiative to support the construction of 100,000 homes.

Market dynamics continue to shift as property values experience further modest declines. While these dips raise concerns for investors regarding asset value, the downward trend is viewed by some as a potential relief for Millennials and younger generations, offering a move away from an ‘inheritocracy’ toward increased accessibility to home ownership.

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Reserve Bank of Australia · Cotality · Australia · Sydney · Jim Chalmers

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australian property prices see modest decline

    A modest fall in Australian property prices is creating a buyers’ market, offering hope for increased housing accessibility for younger generations.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia and Jersey address housing affordability and ownership

    Australia is implementing a $47.9 billion housing plan to assist buyers, while Jersey officials propose reforms to education, employment, and rental security to combat housing unaffordability.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia housing affordability reaches critical levels

    Australian households face extreme housing stress, with 76% unable to absorb a $20 weekly increase in rent or mortgage costs and mortgage repayments now consuming over 50% of family income.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian housing market shifts toward townhouses and affordable regions

    Australia's housing market is shifting toward townhouses and affordable regional hubs like Glenorchy and Canterbury-Bankstown due to land scarcity, high interest rates, and a projected housing supply gap.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian property prices forecast to fall up to 11 per cent

    Australian property experts forecast house prices will fall up to 11 per cent from their March peak, with a recovery unlikely until late 2027 due to interest rate concerns and low market confidence.

  6. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Australia housing market cools amid tax reforms

    Australian housing prices have fallen 5.2% since March as tax reforms targeting negative gearing and capital gains aim to improve affordability for first-time buyers.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia housing policy faces debate over tax changes and market data

    Australia faces political tension over housing tax reforms, including changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, amid warnings that median price data masks local market realities and supply shortages.

  8. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Australia housing market faces slowdown as affordability limits are reached

    Australia's housing market faces a slowdown as rising interest rates and cost-of-living pressures push renters and buyers toward an affordability ceiling, leading to falling listings and stalling rent growth.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian housing market faces downturn as mid-sized cities lead price falls

    Australia’s housing market is in a downturn, with mid-sized cities like Brisbane and Perth leading a potential price correction driven by interest rate hikes and increased property listings.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia housing slowdown impacts broader economy

    A sharp decline in Australian housing turnover is costing the property-adjacent economy an estimated A$2.8 billion to A$5.6 billion annually, impacting various service and retail sectors.

  11. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Australian housing market faces significant price correction

    Australia's housing market faces a major correction as rising listings and falling demand drive prices down, with some capital cities showing valuations significantly above historical rental norms.

  12. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australia property market faces overvaluation and affordability crisis

    Australia's property market faces instability as capital city houses are overvalued by 38%, new home sales drop, and housing affordability hits a 32-year low amid rising interest rates.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Interest rate shifts impact Australian markets and property prices

    Rising U.S. interest rates and potential RBA hikes are impacting Australian markets, driving volatility in bond yields and causing price shifts in the Sydney and Melbourne property sectors.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian housing market shows split between national profits and urban losses

    While most Australian home sales remain profitable, Melbourne's CBD is seeing a sharp downturn with 47% of homes selling at a loss amid tax changes and rising interest rates.

  15. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian industry groups warn housing tax reforms will reduce supply

    Australian industry groups warn that federal housing tax reforms could reduce new home starts by 10,700 and increase weekly rents by $10 by 2030.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia housing market outlook hinges on RBA interest rate decisions

    The Australian housing market's future depends on RBA interest rate decisions, with Commonwealth Bank forecasting potential property price declines of up to 13 per cent.

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian property prices fall across major capital cities

    Australian capital city house prices are falling as buyers remain hesitant due to high borrowing costs and potential RBA interest rate hikes, with some banks forecasting record-breaking declines.

  18. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Jim Chalmers defends tax reforms amid falling Australian house prices

    Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended federal tax reforms after admitting they contributed to falling Australian house prices, despite warnings from the opposition and banks of a significant market downturn.

  19. [BUSINESS] 23 sources
    Australia housing market enters fifth month of decline

    Australia's housing market has declined for five straight months, with 93% of capital city suburbs seeing value drops. High interest rates and tax changes are driving a significant market correction.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian property market slump forces real estate agents to shift tactics

    Australian real estate agents are shifting tactics as interest rate rises and tax changes drive down property prices in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne.

  21. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian property market shifts may favor homeowners upgrading to larger homes

    A softening Australian property market, marked by a 0.7 per cent decline in July, may benefit homeowners looking to trade up to larger properties as the price gap between homes narrows.

  22. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australia housing market faces difficult spring season amid falling prices

    Australia's housing market faces a difficult spring season as auction clearance rates drop below 50% and property prices in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne continue to decline.

  23. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Australia property tax reforms to impact negative gearing and rents

    Australia's negative gearing reforms, effective July 2027, will restrict tax deductions for established properties, potentially driving rental increases of up to 30 per cent as yields adjust.

  24. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Australia faces significant housing price correction and shifting consumer spending

    Australia faces a major housing price correction, led by declines in Sydney, even as household spending on recreation and hospitality remains resilient despite cost-of-living pressures.

  25. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Australian housing debate intensifies over tax reforms and falling prices

    Australian leaders are debating whether recent property price declines are caused by tax reforms or market corrections, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

  26. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Australia investor home loans fall as market retreats

    Australian investor home loans fell 8.6% in the June quarter, driven by a 14.8% drop in existing property loans following announced tax changes, while new construction loans hit a multi-year high.

  27. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia property market faces price corrections and negative equity risks

    Australian house prices are falling, led by Sydney and Melbourne, as rising listings in mid-sized cities signal a potential spread of the correction and increased risk of negative equity for homeowners.

  28. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian property listings rise sharply, signaling market shift

    Australian property listings have risen nearly 23% year-on-year, with Melbourne seeing a 42.8% jump, signaling a potential shift toward a buyer's market as properties stay on the market longer.

  29. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian housing market slowdown widens as prices fall in multiple cities

    REA Group posted a 12% earnings rise and said the Australian housing market is recalibrating after the budget, while Cotality data shows July price drops across major cities, with houses falling faster than ‑ ‑

  30. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Australian home prices tumble sharply in July 2026

    Australian median dwelling prices fell 0.3% in July 2026, a 0.7% monthly drop and 5.3% YoY decline, with Sydney down 0.6% and regional markets also slipping amid higher rates and tax changes.

  31. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian property market shifts toward quality assets amid budget and rate concerns

    Australian property experts highlight location‑driven value and advise focusing on quality assets amid budget uncertainty, higher rates and tighter rentals.

  32. [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    Australian home prices plunge in July amid tax changes and higher rates

    Australian home prices fell 0.7 % in July, led by 1.4 % drops in Sydney and 1.2 % in Melbourne, amid higher rates and tax reforms; New Zealand also saw a 0.3 % price dip.

  33. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australian Government Criticized Over Cash Distribution Bill and New Tax Reforms

    Australia’s new Cash Distribution Framework Bill faces backlash over a $400 million taxpayer risk, while upcoming tax reforms limiting negative gearing to new builds could widen the wealth gap and impact home‑b

  34. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    India and Australia tax reforms reshape home‑loan and savings strategies

    India's tax shift pushes homebuyers toward affordability, while Australia's budget removes the capital‑gains discount, making long‑term savings for first homes costlier.

  35. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Australia's housing market slides as prices fall nationwide

    Australia’s housing boom ends as national house prices drop 1.4% and units 1.2%, led by steep falls in Sydney and Melbourne, while Adelaide and Darwin post gains; higher rates and budget tax changes drive the 1

  36. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australia and New Zealand rental markets stabilize as rent growth eases

    NZ rents plateau at NZ$620 amid strong demand, while Australian rents hit a record AU$705, squeezing affordability as vacancy stays low.

  37. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Australian investors regain housing market share after budget tax changes

    Australian investor share of auction purchases rose to 23.2% in late July after a budget‑driven dip to 20.7% in late June, signalling a modest rebound amid broader housing market softness.

  38. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian house prices decline across major cities

    Australian house prices fall in Brisbane, Adelaide and other major cities as interest‑rate hikes and budget tax changes dampen demand, sparking the first national downturn since 2022.

  39. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian households tighten budgets, save on taxes and groceries

    Australians plan to save most tax refunds and can slash grocery bills by up to 43% with home‑brand swaps, saving about $3,400 annually.

  40. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian housing market records third straight monthly decline as rate hikes and tax reforms bite

    Australia's home value index fell 0.4% in June, marking a third straight monthly drop, while rental vacancy stays low at 1.6% and rents rise nearly 6% annually; Perth’s price growth slows but remains positive.

  41. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Sydney suburbs see seniors outnumber youth as housing crunch deepens

    Sydney sees 54 suburbs where seniors outnumber youth due to aging and unaffordable housing, while a new ban on SMSF property loans threatens thousands of new homes and $450 million in state revenue.

  42. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Melbourne suburbs Heidelberg and Belgrave South record booming house prices and long resident stays

    Heidelberg saw a 21.7% rise to A$1.4 M while Melbourne overall fell; Belgrave South ranks among the city’s longest‑held suburbs with a 26.9‑year median owner tenure, reflecting strong demand in select Melbourne

  43. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Los Angeles and Sydney grapple with deteriorating housing affordability

    WalletHub ranks Los Angeles among the least affordable U.S. cities for first‑time buyers, while KPMG reports Sydney’s home‑ownership rate dropping to its lowest since the 1950s, highlighting global housing‑affi

  44. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia poll finds majority favour falling house prices

    Australian polls show 61% now support falling house prices, a stark shift from past consensus, pressuring the government to reconsider housing policy.

  45. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sydney home construction costs rise 44.8% since pre‑pandemic

    Sydney home building costs have jumped 44.8% since the pre‑pandemic era, driven by higher material prices, labour shortages, inflation and upcoming code changes; experts urge realistic budgeting and early‑stage

  46. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Australia's tax reforms push young investors toward riskier assets

    Australia’s new CGT and negative‑gearing rules are prompting young investors to seek higher‑risk growth assets, while advisers warn a shift toward cash‑flow property could increase long‑term risk.

  47. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia's housing shortage and hotel occupancy trends highlight real‑estate strain

    Australia faces a housing shortfall with rents up 6% and construction 28% below target, while Sydney hotels posted June gains in occupancy and rates driven by events like VIVID Sydney.

  48. [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Tasmania property investors retreat as CGT reform curtails interstate buying

    Interstate buying in Tasmania surged to 2,256 homes by 2025, lifting prices, but halted after CGT and negative‑gearing reforms, prompting investors to look to Melbourne and Sydney.

  49. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Budget Tax Reforms Target Property Market

    Jim Chalmers' budget removes negative gearing and cuts capital‑gains discounts, aiming to temper demand and boost new housing; early auction data improves but price effects are still unclear.

  50. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australian suburbs see price surge as investor‑heavy markets cool

    Australian investor‑heavy suburbs are cooling after budget changes, while outer suburbs see 9.5 % price growth, pushing many homes toward $1 million.

  51. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Australian investors shift to income‑focused ETFs amid rate hikes and CGT reforms

    Australian investors pour record inflows into income‑focused ETFs as RBA rate hikes and looming CGT changes drive a shift toward dividend, bond and cash products, with similar ETF interest rising among younger

  52. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Australian auction clearance rates hit weakest since 2020

    June 2026 saw Australia’s auction clearance rates fall to 48% in Sydney and 52% in Melbourne, the weakest since 2020, amid higher interest rates and lower buyer demand, with slight recent stabilisation.

  53. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia's new negative gearing rules aim to aid first‑home buyers

    Australia's budget reforms restrict negative gearing to new builds, overhaul capital gains tax, and grandfather existing investors, aiming to help first‑home buyers but sparking mixed market reactions and price

  54. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Tasmania sees sharp drop in mainland property investment after tax changes

    Tasmania's mainland property investment surged then fell sharply after federal tax reforms, cutting investor calls in half and slowing regional price growth.

  55. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sydney launches build-to-rent single-person apartments to address housing affordability

    Sydney’s Coronation Property will trial 30‑35 m² build‑to‑rent apartments for single renters at Precinct 75, offering shared amenities and aiming to ease the housing affordability squeeze.

  56. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Australian Housing Prices Fall Sharply as Auction Clearance Rates Sink

    Australian home values fell 11%‑13% in major cities and national prices are down 6% as RBA rate hikes and tax changes bite; auction clearance rates have stayed below 50% for six weeks.

  57. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Australia's rental market hits record highs as supply tightens

    Australia’s median rent hit AU$705/week as vacancy fell to 1.6%; Sydney tops the market at AU$841/week, while rapid leasing and low supply tighten affordability.

  58. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Australia's tax overhaul sparks housing price correction and broader market shifts

    Australia's budget revokes negative gearing and CGT discounts, sparking a housing price fall, investor shifts to ETFs, and a Deloitte‑forecast of prolonged sub‑2% growth.

  59. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australian seniors say Age Pension fails to keep pace with cost of living

    Australian seniors claim the Age Pension is insufficient, citing rising living costs and calls for higher payments, income‑test exemptions and a new concession card.

  60. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Australia's Housing Market Cools Amid Mixed City Trends

    Australian house prices are easing in Sydney and Melbourne while other cities stay strong; low mortgage arrears limit stress, and past cycles suggest recoveries will follow the modest downturn.

  61. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australian PM Anthony Albanese Defends Tax Reform Amid Small‑Business Backlash

    Australian PM Anthony Albanese defended tax reforms that curb negative gearing and overhaul CGT, sparking a clash with One Nation’s Barnaby Joyce over small‑business impacts, while the government touts a $3.8 b

  62. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australian savers advised to adjust tax, super and budgeting for 2026 financial year

    Australians are urged to optimise finances for 2026, avoiding a costly $1,000 tax deduction, using bill smoothing, automating savings, and exploiting new superannuation bonuses amid market volatility.

  63. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia's housing market sees falling prices and climbing rents

    The RBA warns falling Australian house prices could curb consumption, while June rental data shows low vacancy rates and rising rents, especially in Sydney and Melbourne.

  64. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia's housing market slump deepens as mortgage sizes surge

    Australian home prices slipped 0.4% in June while average mortgages rose to $735,000, pushing interest payments to $33.6 bn and sparking political debate over tax changes and housing affordability.

  65. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian property market sees surge in auction withdrawals

    Australian auction withdrawals surged, reaching 39.5% in Sydney and 16.4% in Melbourne, driven by rising rates and investor tax changes, while sellers test the market and buyers hunt bargains.

  66. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia's Albanese government rolls out cost‑of‑living package and tax reforms

    Australia’s budget adds inflation‑indexed CGT, minimum 30 % rate, $2,800 average tax cut, six‑month paid parental leave, fuel excise cut, and new agencies, amid opposition criticism.

  67. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australia bans SMSF borrowing for residential property

    From 10 Aug 2026 Australia will forbid SMSFs from borrowing for residential property, allowing loans only for “business real property.” CPA Australia says the ban ignores upstream consumer‑harm from lead‑gener‑

  68. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Australian home prices tumble in June amid tax and rate pressures

    Australian home prices fell 0.4% in June, with Sydney down 1.2% and Melbourne 1.3%, amid reserve‑bank rate hikes and new tax rules, sparking negative‑equity worries for first‑home buyers.

  69. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australian PM Albanese advances tax reform and renewable energy target

    PM Albanese says Labor’s tax package, including negative‑gearing grandfathering, passed parliament and aims to reshape the economy and reduce inequality, while renewable energy now supplies over half of power.

  70. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers promises to fix ‘widow’s tax’ on investment properties

    Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers pledged to amend legislation to fix the “widow’s tax” on joint investment properties, amid falling auction clearances and broader housing market concerns.

  71. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australian home prices dip after tax reforms and rising rates

    Australia’s June home values fell 0.3% after budget cuts to negative gearing and CGT discounts, with Sydney down 1.2% and Melbourne 0.9%; building permits lag behind targets and inflation pressures persist.

  72. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian investors urged to act before June 30 tax deadline

    Australian investors should finalise super contributions, manage Division 296 taxes and avoid AI‑detected claim errors before the 30 June 2026 tax deadline.

  73. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Australia sees rise in multigenerational households amid housing crunch

    Australia’s strained housing market is driving a surge in multigenerational households, with 12% currently sharing homes and 57% open to the arrangement as costs outpace incomes.

  74. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia property hotspot warnings amid high inflation and superannuation borrowing ban

    Australian investors are cautioned that suburb hotspot lists can mislead; persistent underlying inflation may keep rates high, banks see modest price growth, and a superannuation borrowing ban limits investment

  75. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia bans SMSF loans for residential property purchases

    Australia will ban SMSFs from borrowing to buy residential property, giving a 45‑day window to finalize existing deals and pushing investors toward cash purchases or alternatives like REITs and dividend‑paying

  76. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australian suburbs see increased affordability amid property market downturn

    Australian suburbs become more affordable as property prices fall, while owners in high‑density areas face losses, driven by rate hikes and tax changes.

  77. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Australia's Parliament Passes Major Tax Reform Overhauling Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Rules

    Australia’s parliament passed a tax reform limiting negative gearing to new builds, ending the 50 % CGT discount, and fixing a “widow’s tax”, sparking praise from the government and criticism from former RBA‑go

  78. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Australia and New Zealand central banks expected to tighten policy as inflation stays high

    RBNZ is likely to hike rates in July to curb inflation, while Australia’s RBA deputy says three hikes won’t spur major job losses despite core inflation near 3.6%.

  79. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia bans SMSF loans for residential property as research shows active super choices boost retirement wealth

    Australia will ban SMSF borrowing for residential property, giving a 45‑day grace period, while FSC research shows active super management can add up to AU$1.2 million to retirement savings.

  80. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Australia's Labor government pushes new capital gains tax reforms

    Australia's Labor government passed tax reforms introducing a 30% minimum CGT rate from July 2027, replacing the 50% discount with inflation‑indexed calculations and drawing criticism over impacts on widows and

  81. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia blocks self‑managed super funds from residential property under tax overhaul

    Australia's tax overhaul bans SMSFs from residential property, alters CGT rules for spouses and divorcing couples, sparking criticism from Nationals leader Matt Canavan.

  82. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Nationwide and BNZ Cut Mortgage Rates as Inflation Pressures Ease

    UK's Nationwide and NZ's BNZ announce mortgage‑rate cuts as inflation eases and the RBNZ holds rates steady.

  83. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Australia's Senate passes major tax reform package

    Australia's Greens‑backed tax reform passes the Senate, promising cuts for 13 million workers and housing aid, but drawing criticism for breaking promises and altering negative‑gearing rules.

  84. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia's Property Tax Reform Slashes Auction Clearance Rates

    Australia's tax overhaul ending capital‑gains discounts and negative‑gearing has cut auction clearance rates below 50 %, prompting price‑fall fears and reshaping the housing‑wealth market.

  85. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Australia's superannuation tax reforms spark investor and saver concerns

    Australia's new tax reforms could raise investment tax rates and end the CGT discount, while superannuation remains a key low‑tax vehicle; many Australians still haven’t made year‑end contributions despite co‑s

  86. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia's Sydney Housing Market Decline Accelerates

    Sydney home prices fell 1.2% in June, their sharpest drop since 2008, driven by budget tax reforms and rate hikes, raising concerns over broader economic effects in Australia.

  87. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Australia's Labor‑Greens tax package passes Senate amid backlash

    Australia's Labor government and the Greens reached a deal to overhaul taxes, ending SMSF property borrowing, tightening negative gearing and scrapping the 50% CGT discount, in exchange for extending the NDIS‑c

  88. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Australia's Senate approves sweeping tax reform package with Greens deal

    Australia's Senate approved a sweeping tax reform package, including changes to negative gearing, CGT, a $250 offset and $1,000 deduction, after the Greens secured a ban on SMSF property borrowing and an eight‑

  89. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australia retains 30% tax on some inherited trusts after death‑tax reversal

    Australia’s Albanese government reverses its “death tax” plan but retains a 30% minimum tax on certain inherited discretionary trusts, exempting charities and setting a consultation paper for next month.

  90. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australian Government Capital Gains Tax Reform Draws Sharp Opposition Criticism

    Australia’s budget introduces a 50% CGT discount for start‑ups up to $10 m turnover, but opposition leader Angus Taylor calls the backdown “half‑arsed”, while the government defends the reform as aligning work‑

  91. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia expands capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses and startups

    Australia raised the CGT discount threshold to $10 m, adding 200k small firms, and created a startup concession letting qualifying innovators keep a 50 % discount or opt for an inflation‑indexed model.

  92. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Australia’s CGT concessions omit mineral exploration, industry warns of mining setbacks

    Australia’s new CGT concessions for small businesses and start‑ups exclude mineral exploration, prompting industry backlash over potential cuts to critical‑minerals funding.

  93. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia's rental market remains ultra‑tight as women turn to shared housing

    Australia's May 2026 rental market saw vacancy rates under 2% in all capitals and a 7.8% rise in rents, while a new women‑only platform, SheShare, helps women find compatible shared housing amid the tightness.

  94. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian housing market slows as rate hikes push up buyer costs

    Three RBA rate hikes in 2026 have stalled Australian home prices, with Sydney and Melbourne seeing third‑month declines and buyer income requirements climbing sharply.

  95. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Australian government backs down on capital gains tax and trust reforms

    Australia reverses key tax proposals, keeping the 50 % CGT discount, raising the small‑business concession to $10 m and dropping a 30 % tax on discretionary trusts, costing $475 m over four years.

  96. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian agriculture confronts tax gaps and tech‑driven investment surge

    Australian farms are diversifying into renewables and tech, but tax rules lag, prompting calls for reform; investors see AI and robotics as growth opportunities despite limited VC funding.

  97. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia's budget fuels debate over tax and welfare reforms

    Australia's budget introduces tax reforms on negative gearing and CGT, while the opposition proposes limiting welfare payments to citizens for future arrivals, both aiming to address cost‑of‑living pressures.

  98. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia's tax reforms stir housing affordability debate

    Australia's Senate is debating tax reforms that replace the capital‑gains discount, limit negative gearing to new homes and aim to boost first‑home buying, but experts say the impact on productivity will be low

  99. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Inflation Remains Elevated

    The RBA left the cash rate at 4.35% in June 2026, citing slowing growth, rising unemployment and persistent inflation driven by Middle‑East oil price pressures; the pause offers no immediate relief for mortgage

  100. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australia's housing tax reforms spark first‑home buyer despair and business backlash

    Australia’s budget reforms to negative gearing and the CGT discount aim to curb investor demand; first‑home buyers feel demoralised and business groups warn of investment fallout.

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