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Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026

Before Senate, still live

Currently before the Senate. Last action: second reading moved on 13 Aug 2026.

Introduced
13 Aug 2026
Sponsor
CANAVAN, Sen Matthew; POCOCK, Sen David
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STAGE 2 OF 13 — SECOND READING MOVED (SENATE)

Summary

Amends the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to preserve grandfathered access to negative gearing and the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount where an asset passes from joint ownership to sole ownership as a result of divorce, relationship breakdown or the death of a joint owner.

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