The federal government has announced changes to its capital gains tax reforms, following months of criticism from business groups, investors and entrepreneurs. 

Sean Aylmer speaks with Skye Cappuccio, CEO of COSBOA (the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia), about what the changes mean for SMEs.

The federal government has announced changes to its capital gains tax reforms, following months of criticism from business groups, investors and entrepreneurs. Sean Aylmer speaks with Skye Cappuccio, CEO of COSBOA (the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia), about what the changes mean for SMEs.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Q+A: Labor’s CGT backflip: what it means for small business 

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A CGT backflip, an agreement to end the war, Pauline Hanson's most important speech yet, and two huge warnings from two central banks.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The Saturday Edition | 20 June 2026

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ASX slumps as BHP tumbles


US-Iran talks postponed


Shipping resumes through Strait of Hormuz


Victorian teachers reject pay deal


UK PM’s rival wins byelection

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ASX slumps as BHP tumbles
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US-Iran talks postponed
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Shipping resumes through Strait of Hormuz
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Victorian teachers reject pay deal
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UK PM&rsquo;s rival wins byelection
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Afternoon Report | ASX slumps as BHP tumbles

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Friday 19 June 2026

The federal government backflips on part of its controversial tax changes.
Migration levels in Australia drop
The national auditor provides a scathing report of the progress of the Snowy Hydro scheme
A Victorian suburb takes the title of richest postcode in the country, for the first time 
The world of Swiss watches is being hit by the Middle East conflict

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Friday 19 June 2026
The federal government backflips on part of its controversial tax changes.
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<li aria-level="1">Migration levels in Australia drop</li>
<li aria-level="1">The national auditor provides a scathing report of the progress of the Snowy Hydro scheme</li>
<li aria-level="1">A Victorian suburb takes the title of richest postcode in the country, for the first time&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The world of Swiss watches is being hit by the Middle East conflict</li>
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CGT backflip, migration falls, scathing audit of Snowy Hydro, Swiss watch slump

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Q+A: Labor’s CGT backflip: what it means for small business

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