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The proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing announced in the May 2026 federal budget could rewrite the rules that have shaped Australian property investing for three decades. 

In this recorded webinar, Alan Kohler and John Addis explore:


What the proposed tax changes may mean in practice 
Whether the reforms are likely to improve housing affordability  
The potential impact on property, share and ETF investors 

Watch the replay to hear their take on what may change, what may not, and what investors should be thinking about now.

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