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Australian Treasurer Considers Capital Gains Tax Reform
Tax Reform and Budgetary Measures
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that the government has not made any decisions regarding capital gains tax reform. He emphasized that more work is needed on tax reform options for the upcoming budget. Chalmers also noted that while the savings package may not be identical to what was considered over the summer, it will be a substantial one.
Efforts to Control NDIS Spending
Chalmers highlighted that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was experiencing uncontrolled spending when the current government took office, having deviated significantly from its original purpose. He mentioned that NDIS spending was growing at approximately 22% when they came into power, indicating ongoing efforts to manage and realign the scheme with its intended goals.
*Source: The Guardian World (2026-04-20)*
