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Speculation was rife in the lead up to this year's budget about what it would contain for housing investors. Now we know what Treasurer Jim Chalmers has planned for the capital gains tax discount, and negative gearing regime, both of which have been blamed for favouring investors over first home buyers and inflating prices. What do the changes mean for renters and potential buyers in the housing market?

After being postponed due to the war in the Middle East, U-S President Donald Trump has now departed the US for a three-day trip to Beijing. It the first visit by a U-S president to China since 2017.

The Federal Budget has been handed down, including major tax changes that have been welcomed by unions, social services groups, and renters groups. Industry groups have raised concerns, saying the tax changes will be bad for business, as debate continues over how to balance fairness and fiscal restraint.