Scoopfeeds — Intelligent news, curated.
international

Labor walks tightrope as tax overhaul alarms startups and investors

ABC Australia · May 19, 2026, 6:51 PM

Key takeaways

  • The PM says the government is consulting on how to ensure tax changes do not disproportionately hurt startups and venture capital.
  • Labor MPs say many Australians have responded positively to housing tax reforms, but there is concern that changes to capital gains tax and discretionary trusts will become a tough sell.
  • Uncertainty around the tax measures is fuelling opposition among some young investors and business owners, while the Coalition says Labour is trying to freeload off entrepreneurs.

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

The PM says the government is consulting on how to ensure tax changes do not disproportionately hurt startups and venture capital. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)

Labor MPs say many Australians have responded positively to housing tax reforms, but there is concern that changes to capital gains tax and discretionary trusts will become a tough sell.

Uncertainty around the tax measures is fuelling opposition among some young investors and business owners, while the Coalition says Labour is trying to freeload off entrepreneurs.

Article preview — originally published by ABC Australia. Full story at the source.
Read full story on ABC Australia → More top stories
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from ABC Australia alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place. Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop