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Treasurer defends impact of budget on young investors

ABC Australia · May 17, 2026, 1:09 AM

Key takeaways

  • Jim Chalmers argues it is better for young people to invest based on economic rather than tax outcomes.
  • Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the impact of the government's proposed tax changes on young investors.
  • Some young people saving for a deposit use the share market or a strategy called rentvesting, both of which will be affected.

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Jim Chalmers argues it is better for young people to invest based on economic rather than tax outcomes. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the impact of the government's proposed tax changes on young investors.

Some young people saving for a deposit use the share market or a strategy called rentvesting, both of which will be affected.

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