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The debate revolves around whether reforming negative gearing would make housing more accessible for first-time buyers or simply reduce investment returns for landlords. The majority opinion among critics is that without meaningful change, reforms are just superficial tweaks, ultimately serving political optics rather than substantive policy shifts.
Conclusion: A Theater of Reforms or Genuine Change?
As the government advances its legislative agenda amid a strong electoral mandate, questions linger about the authenticity and efficacy of these reforms. Are they genuine efforts to address systemic issues like housing affordability and economic inequality? Or are they mere rehashes of rejected ideas, packaged to appear innovative?