# MPs Using Allowances to Push Tax Reforms

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-06-03T00:38:20+00:00
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Opposition Senator Michaelia Cash is slamming Labor for urging MPs to spend their leftover communications allowances on promoting controversial tax reforms—specifically changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing aimed at fixing Australia’s housing crisis. Cash argues it’s a slick public relations ploy to push unpopular policies on a public already stretched thin by cost-of-living pressures. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil defends the practice as standard across parties, insisting the reforms are designed to make homeownership more attainable for young Australians. The plan includes replacing the 50% capital gains tax discount with an inflation-adjusted model and introducing a minimum 30% tax rate on all assets—though Treasurer Jim Chalmers says consultations are still ongoing, especially with start-ups. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/af50896cbfb2fadd

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