National rejects Westpac's capital gains tax assumptions
Amy Adams says capital gains tax will discourage house building. Watch Brent Edwards' interview with National's finance spokeswoman.
National’s finance spokeswoman Amy Adams has rejected a Westpac suggestion that a capital gains tax would make home ownership more affordable.
Westpac has estimated a 10% capital gains tax could slash house prices by 11% over time and its chief economist Dominick Stephens says tax changes are
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Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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National rejects Westpac's capital gains tax assumptions
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