Existing property investors likely to avoid more tax under possible CGT changes in Chalmers’ May budget
Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’
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The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, says Australians should not expect a ‘huge amount of new revenue’ in the budget if changes are made to capital gains tax. Photograph: Darren England/AAPView image in fullscreenThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, says Australians should not expect a ‘huge amount of new revenue’ in the budget if changes are made to capital gains tax. Photograph: Darren England/AAPJim ChalmersExisting property investors likely to avoid more tax under possible CGT changes in Chalmers’ May budget Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Patrick ComminsWed 29 Apr 2026 21.25 EDTLast modified on Wed 29…
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