Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 1 & 4 : 16-Feb-16

Discussions about negative gearing have a political aspect. Both the Coalition and the Opposition want to impose restrictions in this area despite resistance from investors. The Australian Labor Party has proposed limiting negative gearing to new homes, while Treasurer Scott Morrison favours limits on the number of negatively geared properties or a cap on annual tax deductions. Coalition MPs are worried about a backlash from voters.

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LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, PROPERTY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE TREASURY, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET