Independent senator warns budget reform could drive tech investment offshore, as PM thanks startups for ‘very flattering’ images
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Anthony Albanese has laughed off an AI-generated meme campaign against capital gains tax changes from startup founders, thanking them for “very flattering” doctored photos of him working in their businesses.
But independent politicians representing some of Australia’s startup hotspots have raised alarm over the proposed increase to capital gains tax, warning the tax changes could see innovative companies and tech firms move overseas to chase higher rewards.
Continue reading...This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Josh Butler.
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