Budget tax changes: What Australian investors must do now

The 2026 Budget has introduced the biggest tax changes seen in decades: Every investor in Australia will be affected by the measures.Here's what you need to know...and what to do.

The 2026 Budget has introduced the biggest tax changes seen in decades: Every investor in Australia will be affected by the measures. Here's what you need to know...and what to do.

Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode

In today's show, we cover:
The Capital Gains Tax changes:
How negative gearing works from here
Goodbye to the good old days for family trusts 
Self Managed Super Funds - If you don't have one, think again...

The 2026 Budget has introduced the biggest tax changes seen in decades: Every investor in Australia will be affected by the measures. Here's what you need to know...and what to do.
Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The Capital Gains Tax changes:</li>
<li>How negative gearing works from here</li>
<li>Goodbye to the good old days for family trusts&nbsp;</li>
<li>Self Managed Super Funds - If you don't have one, think again...</li>
</ul>

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Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au. 

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

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Every week, The Australian's James Kirby delivers two power-packed episodes featuring in-depth analysis of property markets and smart money-making strategies.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Budget Special edition: What you need to do

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The women’s superannuation gap: how to boost your retirement savings

On average, women retire with 25% less superannuation than men, and one in ten have no super account at all. While you might assume this is purely down to career breaks, evidence shows the disparity starts much earlier - with females under 18 already trailing their male peers. What is really driving this, and what steps can women take to supercharge their savings?

On average, women retire with 25% less superannuation than men, and one in ten have no super account at all. While you might assume this is purely down to career breaks, evidence shows the disparity starts much earlier - with females under 18 already trailing their male peers. What is really driving this, and what steps can women take to supercharge their savings?

Gemma Dale, head of investor behaviour at NAB Trade joins associate editor James Kirby.

On average, women retire with 25% less superannuation than men, and one in ten have no super account at all. While you might assume this is purely down to career breaks, evidence shows the disparity starts much earlier - with females under 18 already trailing their male peers. What is really driving this, and what steps can women take to supercharge their savings?
Gemma Dale, head of investor behaviour at NAB Trade joins associate editor James Kirby.

What women need to know about super

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Why financial literacy is important for all Australians says Paul Clitheroe

 Do you speak the language of money? If you - or anyone close to you - cannot understand what the investment market is telling them, there can be a high price to pay.

Do you speak the language of money? If you - or anyone close to you - cannot understand what the investment market is telling them, there can be a high price to pay.

Investment commentator and Ecstra Foundation chair, Paul Clitheroe joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today’s show, we cover:
Financial literacy, why it’s crucial and why Australia is struggling to keep up
‘Swim between the flags’ the simple success formula for managing money 
Why ‘financial capability’ is the way forward for investors 
A road map for financial literacy success 

 

Do you speak the language of money? If you - or anyone close to you - cannot understand what the investment market is telling them, there can be a high price to pay.
Investment commentator and Ecstra Foundation chair, Paul Clitheroe joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today&rsquo;s show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Financial literacy, why it&rsquo;s crucial and why Australia is struggling to keep up</li>
<li>&lsquo;Swim between the flags&rsquo; the simple success formula for managing money&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why &lsquo;financial capability&rsquo; is the way forward for investors&nbsp;</li>
<li>A road map for financial literacy success&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

‘Swim between the flags’ : The simple formula for managing money 

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How to Legally Save Tax on Property Investment: Expert Strategies with 'Mr Taxman' Dr Adrian Raftery

As a property investor, you may already know the usual tax breaks properties like negative gearing, but did you know there are a number of ways to boost your cash flow and tax deductibles?

As a property investor, you may already know the usual tax breaks for properties, like negative gearing, but did you know there are ways to boost your cash flow and tax deductions?

'Mr Taxman' Dr Adrian Raftery author and tax adviser joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today’s show we cover:
The benefits of using a PAYG withholding variation
Strategies for claiming depreciation
What’s deductible and what isn't?
Repairs vs Improvements on the holiday rental

Please note: this episode was recorded before the recent Federal Budget; check current rules given the slated 2027 changes.

As a property investor, you may already know the usual tax breaks for properties, like negative gearing, but did you know there are ways to boost your cash flow and tax deductions?
'Mr Taxman' Dr Adrian Raftery author and tax adviser joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today&rsquo;s show we cover:
<ul>
<li>The benefits of using a PAYG withholding variation</li>
<li>Strategies for claiming depreciation</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s deductible and what isn't?</li>
<li>Repairs vs Improvements on the holiday rental</li>
</ul>
Please note: this episode was recorded before the recent Federal Budget; check current rules given the slated 2027 changes.

How to legally save tax on property investment with Adrian Raftery

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Budget Special edition: What you need to do

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