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Featured Policy Brief · May 2026
2026 Federal Budget: What Every Australian Landlord Needs to Know
The 2026-27 Federal Budget announced reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax settings. This APOA briefing explains the landlord impact in practical terms.
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18 April 2026
Victoria's Rental Minimum Standards: What Landlords Need to Know
A practical overview of Victoria minimum rental standards, safety checks, records, and what landlords should prepare before advertising or offering a property for rent.
2 April 2026
Higher Rates Again: What the RBA's 2026 Decisions Mean for Property Owners
How higher cash rates flow through mortgage costs, buyer demand, rental pressure, and landlord cash flow planning.
2 April 2026
CGT and Negative Gearing Reform: Where Is Australia Headed?
A plain-English explanation of negative gearing, the CGT discount, reform options, and why landlords should follow the debate closely.
Latest Policy Posts
1 June 2026
Negative Gearing Reform: Is the Era of Existing Investment Properties Coming to an End?
Following the release of the 2026 Federal Budget, negative gearing has once again become one of the most discussed topics among Australian property investors. For many landlords, negative…
21 May 2026
What the 2026 Federal Budget Means for Landlords
Policy Analysis May 2026 · Federal Budget Special 2026 Federal Budget: What Every Australian Landlord Needs to Know On 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the most…