Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Questions without Notice

Taxation

2:53 pm

Photo of Gerard RennickGerard Rennick (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The income tax act exempts foreigners from paying capital gains tax on non-real assets if they own less than 10 per cent of the company. This exempts many foreign investment funds and holders of water rights. Why does the tax act exempt foreigners from paying capital gains tax, and how is this fair to hardworking Australians who do pay capital gains tax?

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