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Landslide Labor win out of proportion to primary vote

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The Wrap with Matt Grudnoff The government’s changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax passed the parliament last week. This is a big moment in the fight to make housing more affordable. For too long policies to make housing more affordable have done nothing to slow the rapid increase in house prices. In fact,

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Some in the media are treating it like the beginning of a housing apocalypse, but a slight drop in house prices shows that the government’s housing investor tax reforms are doing their job. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Matt Grudnoff joins Elinor discuss the positive impact of the government’s changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, why migration hasn’t caused the housing crisis, and concerns about negative equity and grandfathering of the policies. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 2 July 2026. Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute Get our latest analysis sent to you via our fortnightly newsletter! 📧 https://theaus.in/newsletter_signup Help us make more videos like this by becoming a supporter: ❤️ https://theaus.in/donateYT
BREAKING: Housing slightly more affordable | Dollars & Sense
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BREAKING: Housing slightly more affordable | Dollars & Sense

House prices are falling, but the sky isn't! And while there's a lot of worrying about the recent changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing, making housing cheaper, and therefore more affordable, is what it's all about. Listen to the full episode here, or wherever you listen to podcasts! ⤵️ 🎧https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/breaking-housing-slightly-more-affordable/
"This is the first time I am optimistic that we're going to actually solve this problem"
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"This is the first time I am optimistic that we're going to actually solve this problem"

The fuel tax credit means mining companies have less incentive to electrify their vehicles, and it costs the government billions. Listen to the full discussion with Senator Larissa Waters here ⤵️ 📺 https://youtube.com/live/rSXUqoJPI6s?feature=share Learn more about the fuel tax credit here ⤵️ 📊 https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/it-is-time-to-abolish-the-expensive-fuel-tax-credit-that-incentivises-fossil-fuel-use/
Fuel tax credits "a subsidy for cooking the planet"
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Fuel tax credits "a subsidy for cooking the planet"

With nationalism on the rise globally, many are looking to promote 'progressive patriotism' as an alternative. But it's important to remember that progressive patriotism isn't just about wearing a Socceroos jersey. It means actually implementing policies that put Australians first - like taxing gas exporters their fair share! Listen to the latest episode of 'What's the Point?' here, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧 https://australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/podcasts/whats-the-point/
What can be done about rising nationalism?
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What can be done about rising nationalism?

Huh? If it’s so natural for Australians to want to look into AUKUS, why is the Albanese Government so hellbent on blocking an inquiry? Minister Conroy had an opportunity today to do right by the Australian people and actually directly address concerns about AUKUS. Instead, he continued to disparage those asking questions. You can read more about the people’s inquiry into AUKUS here: https://aukuspublicinquiry.com/
This makes no sense...
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This makes no sense...

Some in the media are treating it like the beginning of a housing apocalypse, but a slight drop in house prices shows that the government’s housing investor tax reforms are doing their job. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Matt Grudnoff joins Elinor discuss the positive impact of the government’s changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, why migration hasn’t caused the housing crisis, and concerns about negative equity and grandfathering of the policies. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 2 July 2026. Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff (https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social) Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek (https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social) Show notes: No, rents won’t increase by $2,000 a year because of changes to negative gearing (https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260622-no-rents-wont-increase-by-2000-a-year-because-of-changes-to-negative-gearing) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (June 2026) It may be time to calm the farm on falling house prices (https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260622-it-may-be-time-to-calm-the-farm-on-falling-house-prices) by Greg Jericho, The Point (June 2026) The housing reforms are cooling investor demand and slowing the market. That's the point (https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260616-the-housing-reforms-are-cooling-investor-demand-and-slowing-the-market-thats-the-point) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (June 2026) The CGT discount, not a lack of supply, is driving house prices up (https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260417-the-cgt-discount-not-a-lack-of-supply-is-driving-house-prices-up) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (June 2026) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Dollars & Sense on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dollars-sense/id1717300562) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FWzwVKWUR2tZCbXSKuBE2?si=1c2f3558cc6d44ab) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/dollars-sense/9cc37d00-6a4f-013c-9f4c-0acc26574db2)  or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/430U1Rv See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
BREAKING: Housing slightly more affordable
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BREAKING: Housing slightly more affordable