The negative gearing rent bomb fails to ignite

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As the debate over the impact of the changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount on existing residential property continues, claims keep spreading that the Albanese government’s budget marked a tipping point for rising rents.

This claim is made daily on social media, with these narratives frequently permeating the mainstream as quotes from various commentators.

But is it actually true?

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About the author
Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.
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