Episode

Bill Shorten vindicated by tax reforms in budget

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Radio National Breakfast
Published
May 12, 2026
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384
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Summary

The tax changes Bill Shorten took to the election seven years ago saw him defeated by Scott Morrison at the ballot box. Last night, the Treasurer announced changes to CGT and negative gearing - breaking his government's promise at the 2025 election not to touch investment property taxes. GUEST: Bill Shorten, former Labor opposition leader and current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra PRODUCERS: Katie McAllister, Tom Crowley