The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are 4 reforms Australia needs next
- Written by Jason Nassios, Deputy Director and Associate Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University

Is Australia finally getting serious about tax reform, or just testing the waters?
The 2026 federal budget makes some long-debated changes to capital gains tax, family trusts and negative gearing. This has sparked fresh debate about whether the tax system is pulling its weight, especially when it comes to housing.
The reality is these changes are...













