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Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes
Labor MPs in Australia anticipate the government will grant capital gains tax (CGT) concessions to startups following a social media-fueled backlash against recent budget reforms that replaced the 50% CGT discount with cost-base indexation and a minimum 30% tax rate. Industry Minister Tim Ayres has hinted at possible adjustments to support startup dynamism, while some MPs express concern about inadequate communication of the complex changes and potential misinformation risks.
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8 tagsCGT changescapital gains tax concessionsstartupsAustralian Labor MPsbudget backlashcost-base indexationminimum 30% tax ratesocial media meme campaign
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Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes
May 22, 2026, 8:00 AM
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