Welcome to the one hundred and seventy eightieth episode of the #Expatchat podcast, Australian Federal Budget Update, where we discuss the latest tax and financial issues affecting an #Australianexpat.
Managing Directors, James Ridley and Brett Evans unpack the latest developments from the Australian Federal Budget, following the passage of key CGT and negative gearing reforms through the lower house by a 92–48 vote on Thursday.
They explore what the proposed changes could mean for Australian expats and non-residents, including the introduction of a cost base indexation method from 1 July 2027, resulting in a minimum 30% tax on capital gains and the removal of additional discounting strategies. The episode also highlights the next stage of the legislative process, with Senate debate expected to follow after limited parliamentary scrutiny.
Despite the uncertainty, Brett and James discuss where tax-efficient opportunities may still exist, including superannuation and share investments, and caution against making major financial decisions until further legislative detail is released later in the year.
About the Podcast: Expat Chat – Australian Federal Budget Update
Links that we discussed in this episode include:
- Webinar: Australian Federal Budget 2026–27
- The Expat’s Handbook available for pre-order
- Facebook Group – Don’t forget to join our Australian Expat Financial Forum Facebook Group
- Ask Atlas – Click here to have your questions answered on the podcast
Beyond Expat Chat, you can discover more content from Atlas Wealth Group through our other podcasts and YouTube series:
- Expat Mortgage Podcast
- Weekly Recap Podcast
- Alpine Aussies – This series showcases the journeys of Australian expats living and working in Switzerland.
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