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Australia’s top earners could’ve paid an extra $400K in taxes over their lifetimes if recent budget reforms had been enacted — while high-income individuals have already benefited by nearly $700K from current investment tax rules, median earners saw just $570. Treasury Secretary Jenny Wilkinson argues these changes won’t hurt investment, as there’s no evidence capital gains deserve special treatment beyond inflation adjustments — and younger, average earners would’ve fared better with earlier reforms. Prime Minister Albanese confirms major changes to the capital gains tax plan are unlikely, stressing the goal is to close loopholes without creating new ones — especially since most workers pay PAYE and can’t game the system like high earners. Existing small business exemptions remain unchanged since 2007, sparking Senate scrutiny. Wilkinson also warns the NDIS needs cost controls to stay viable, and while fiscal policy isn’t ideal for managing business cycles, it can still deliver crucial stimulus during economic shocks.

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