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2026 Federal Budget

Key Tax Changes - CGT, Negative Gearing and Trusts

12 May 2026 Federal Budget announced the most significant Australian property and trust tax reforms in decades, focused on negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and discretionary trusts. Most measures are prospective and phased in from 2027 onwards.

Read more about these changes by clicking the pages below:

1. Negative Gearing Changes

2. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Changes

3. Discretionary Trust Tax Changes

4. Broader Themes of the Budget

5. Examples