Jim Chalmers has effectively confirmed Treasury has looked into the impact of limiting one of Australia's most contentious tax breaks for property investors, as speculation continues to build about a significant overhaul of the tax system in this year's federal budget. Speaking to reporters today, the treasurer was asked whether reports published this morning of his department conducting modelling about how much revenue could be raised by limiting negative gearing to two investment properties were accurate.
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Government won't rule out changes to negative gearing
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 27 Feb 2026
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Jim Chalmers has effectively confirmed Treasury has looked into the impact of limiting one of Australia's most contentious tax breaks for property investors, as speculation continues to build about a significant overh...
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