Viral memes trying 'to catch fire on the internet' in AI Albo campaign
A campaign featuring viral memes about proposed capital gains tax reforms has gained traction on social media, despite criticism from tax experts. The memes, which include AI-generated images of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aim to simplify complex tax issues but have been labeled as misleading. The government plans to consult with the start-up sector before finalizing the budget tax reforms.
- ▪Viral memes about capital gains tax reforms have flooded social media, oversimplifying the debate.
- ▪Tax experts have criticized the campaign as misleading and 'rubbish'.
- ▪The government will consult with the start-up sector over the next two weeks regarding budget tax reforms.
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Small businesses and start-ups go viral with AI Albo but tax experts 'rubbish' CGT claimsBy business reporter Adelaide MillerTopic:TaxWed 20 May 2026 at 5:00amWed 20 May 2026 at 5:00amWed 20 May 2026 at 5:00amFrank Greeff shared this fake photo with Prime Minster Anthony Albanese to his Instagram account last week. (Supplied: Frank Greeff)In short:One start-up founder who helped spread viral memes about capital gains tax reforms says the campaign was aimed at attracting attention after the budget.The prime minister jokingly thanked start-ups for using "flattering" pictures of him in AI posts, but said the claims were wrong.What's next?The government will consult with the start-up sector over the next two weeks before finalising how budget tax reforms will apply to new…
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