Live: Greens open to CGT inquiry as party takes 'wait and see' approach to tax overhaul
The Greens have indicated a willingness to consider an inquiry into the government's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT). They are currently taking a 'wait and see' approach regarding the legislation, which Labor aims to pass by July. The Coalition has opposed the reforms and is pushing for a lengthy inquiry, leaving the Greens as a potential key player in the outcome.
- ▪The Greens are open to sending the proposed CGT changes to an inquiry.
- ▪Labor hopes to pass major changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing by July.
- ▪The Coalition has declared its intention to fight the reforms and demands a lengthy inquiry.
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liveFederal politics live: Greens open to CGT inquiry as party takes 'wait and see' approach to tax overhaul By political reporter Courtney GouldTopic:Government and PoliticsMon 25 May 2026 at 7:16amMon 25 May 2026 at 7:16amMon 25 May 2026 at 7:16amSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/federal-politics-live-blog-estimates-cgt-teals-tax/106716858Link copiedShareShare articleThe Greens have left the door open to sending the government's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) to an inquiry.Follow all the updates in our live blog.Submit a comment or question Log in to commentLive updatesCollapse all postsoffSortSort posts Latest Select an optionLatestOldestNew: FiltersChoose what information you see below by using filtersFilter PostsAll6Key Events2Mon 25 May 2026 at 7:30amMon 25 May 2026…
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