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8 September 2026

Secret warning to Jim Chalmers that negative gearing and capital gains tax changes will push up rents and drive down house prices is exposed

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Secret warning to Jim Chalmers that negative gearing and capital gains tax changes will push up rents and drive down house prices is exposed

A secret Treasury document has revealed the Albanese government was warned that its Budget housing tax changes would push up rents and put downward pressure on house prices.

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