# Most property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor reforms, analysis suggests

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-23 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/24/property-investors-may-pay-less-capital-gains-tax-under-labors-reforms-analysis-suggests

> An e61 Institute analysis of historical data suggests most Australian property investors could ultimately pay less capital gains tax under Labor’s budget reforms. The research says public debate has overstated the cost to landlords, although investor credit growth has slowed and changes to negative gearing may still affect market decisions.