One-property cap on negative gearing How: Tighter NG cap legislated alongside new-builds-only. Outcome: Limits investor accumulation to a single rental property — more aggressive intergenerational rebalance.
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Source: ACTU / Sally McManus (union). Money flow: Raises ~$2B/yr more than new-builds-only. Original ref: B26-003. Citation: https://theworldobserver.com.au/2025/08/03/actu-secretary-sally-mcmanus-calls-for-one-property-limit-on-negative-gearing-tax-breaks/
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