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Albanese announces capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 18 Jun 2026, 5:03pm
 Anthony Albanese. Photo / Getty
Anthony Albanese. Photo / Getty

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australian small businesses will will receive 'generous' exemptions from capital gains tax after changes were announced in the last budget.

The Prime Minister’s announcement on follows weeks of sustained criticism from industry groups, with some concerned about what it means for future growth.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says economic uncertainty and competition from One Nation were some key factors behind this change.

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