Cathal Leslie | Prosper Australia

Commentary, Submission

Submission on the Government’s proposed capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms (Budget Bill Tranche 2)

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This submission addresses two of the instruments under consultation. On the draft Income Tax Assessment (Method for Apportioning Capital Gains and Capital Losses) Determination 2026, we identify two defects in the prescribed method as it applies to real property —…

Cathal Leslie
September 10, 2026

Commentary, Submission

Submission: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 and Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026

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SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE ECONOMICS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Author: Cathal Leslie, Senior Economist, Prosper Australia9 June, 2026 Summary of recommendations Prosper Australia supports the Government’s stated objectives of improving housing affordability and intergenerational equity. However, we cannot support the proposed reforms.…

Cathal Leslie
June 22, 2026