Labor in overdrive to rewrite CGT narrative amid ‘incorrect’ meme war
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his ministers are working to counter a viral social media campaign that misrepresents proposed changes to the capital gains tax. The campaign, which has been supported by the Coalition, portrays Albanese as a significant stakeholder in startup businesses. Albanese and his team argue that the changes aim to create a fairer tax system, despite the misinformation circulating online.
- ▪Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is addressing a viral social media campaign against capital gains tax changes.
- ▪The campaign has been supported by the Coalition, accusing the government of contempt for the public.
- ▪Albanese claims the proposed tax changes aim to tax income from assets more equitably.
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