WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Treasurer Jim Chalmers is today preparing for battle, after laying down the gauntlet to the powers that be. With the social and media sphere screaming at Chalmers and the Labor government for being directly to blame for the independent banking organisation that is the Reserve Bank

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In short:

Labor is considering options for a tax policy aimed at bridging the intergenerational housing divide ahead of the May budget. A government source said capital gains tax changes had not been ruled out and form part of discussions.

What’s next?

A Senate committee was formed in November to consider capital gains tax arrangements and will report later this year.