Budget 2026’s changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing is a vindication of pragmatic, evidence-led advocacy
Budget 2026/7 – Statement: Housing tax changes prove that bold ideas still matter
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About Us
The McKell Institute is a progressive research institute dedicated to providing practical and innovative solutions to contemporary policy challenges.
Headquartered in Sydney, NSW, the Institute has branches in Queensland, Victoria/Tasmania, South Australia/Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
Research & Analysis
June 2026
// AUS, QLD, Queensland
reports
This report argues that while renting has become a long-term reality for many Queenslanders, the...
June 2026
// AUS
reports
This report recommends the establishment of Sovereign Power, a new Commonwealth entity to build and...
May 2026
// SA
reports
Major changes coming later this year are set to fundamentally shift the economics of connecting...
News & Opinion
WA Budget 2026–27
The Cook Labor Government has handed down its tenth budget. The government laid out its post-election priorities last year: jobs, health and housing. True to form, this budget delivers on all three, while making room for some genuinely consequential long-term investments that deserve attention.
Statement: Ed Cavanough to step down as CEO, commence new policy role in the new Financial Year
With satisfaction and gratitude, I have decided to step down as CEO of the McKell Institute early in the new financial year. Here’s why.