Chris Bowen says Labor sticking to tax policies despite political attacks

Shadow treasurer says there will be no change on negative gearing or dividend imputation

Chris Bowen has declared Labor has no intention of changing its position on negative gearing or dividend imputation despite an intensifying, negative campaign from the Morrison government and some news outlets, and some signs of a voter backlash.

The shadow treasurer also insists the negative gearing changes Labor has proposed since 2016 will take effect in the first term of a Shorten government, and not be deferred despite the recent softening in the housing market – a development that increases the political risks of the change.

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