The Albanese Labor government is reportedly considering whether to wind back the 50% capital gains tax discount and, depending on which headlines you read, it’s either the end of the economy as we know it, or the dawn of a new era of Australian housing affordability. But what actually is capital gains tax? Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley explains Capital gains tax discount ‘overwhelmingly’ benefits investors in Australia’s richest electorates, analysis shows Continue reading...