Negative gearing changes on the table before May budget, Jim Chalmers confirms

Treasurer says ‘not unusual’ for his department to examine options but stresses that no decision has been made Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has again opened the door to reforms to negative gearing as it weighs up potentially sweeping tax changes to raise revenue and help address the housing crisis. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, confirmed that changes were being examined in the lead-...

By Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent