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During question time, a key exchange revealed the government's position amid opposition criticism. An opposition member queried the assistant treasurer about the implications for a farmer with a farm held within a self-managed super fund (SMSF) who faced a poor season with no income. This was used to illustrate potential unintended consequences of the proposed tax on unrealized gains—a move that, according to critics, could unfairly penalize those experiencing temporary setbacks.