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Prime Minister Sidesteps Question About Future Taxes on Family Home

Angus Taylor asked Anthony Albanese whether he would rule out changing his mind about taxing the family home, without receiving a direct answer.
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Prime Minister Sidesteps Question About Future Taxes on Family Home
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 13, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has avoided taking a position on the possibility of taxing the family home in a post-budget clash with the opposition.

This comes after the Labor government announced major changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing in the May 12 budget, prompting strong opposition from the Liberal-National Coalition and One Nation.
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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]