Budget 2026’s big squeeze on investors won’t grow Australia’s economy
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The treasurer is relying on taking from investment owners to help first home buyers. But his tax hit isn’t backed with big-bang reform to expand the economy.
Here’s a simple way to think about the federal budget for your average ASX chief executive: shareholders are being whacked to give customers a bit of hope.
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