Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Questions without Notice

Budget

2:38 pm

Photo of David PocockDavid Pocock (ACT, Independent) | Hansard source

But, Minister, surely if the parliament is going to grandfather these arrangements, we should just grandfather them properly. I don't see how it's fairer and simpler, when just because your spouse dies or you get divorced you lose those benefits. Isn't it a bit disingenuous to say that it is consistent when, under the current arrangements, you continue to get the 50 per cent CGT discount but going forward you won't, should your spouse die?

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