Helen Haines

IND Federal

AI Summary

• Introduces changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing from July 2027.
• Replaces the 50% capital gains tax discount with an indexation method to account for inflation.
• Limits negative gearing to income from residential properties acquired after budget night, May 12.
• Concerns raised over the impact on small businesses and regional housing affordability.
• Legislation lacks clarity and has been rushed through parliament, creating uncertainty for constituents.

AI Summary

• Older Australians face months-long delays for approved home care services, affecting their safety and health.
• Recent media reports show over 100,000 people are waiting for home care packages, with delays of seven to eight months.
• The need for immediate and dignified support for essential care services is emphasised, highlighting systemic issues in aged care reform.

AI Summary

• Expresses concern that the bill does not address taxation of trust income, which is significant for many constituents.
• Highlights the urgent housing affordability crisis, particularly in regional areas, driven by rising house prices and low rental vacancies.
• Critiques the rushed legislative process, stating it hinders proper community engagement and understanding of the changes.
• Supports an amendment to raise CGT concessions thresholds for small businesses, arguing for updates to reflect current economic conditions.
• Discusses changes to negative gearing, emphasising their limitations for investors and potential impact on housing markets.

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• Dr Haines questioned the Minister about community engagement standards related to renewable energy projects and the progress on reforms to the EPBC Act.
• She highlighted the need for better engagement from developers with regional communities hosting these projects.
• The Minister acknowledged Haines' concerns and her previous advocacy for the issue, indicating progress on the legislation.

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When students drop out, patients miss out. That’s why Senator Pocock and I have joined with Allied Health Professions Australia to call on the Federal Government to expand paid placements to all allied health and medical students. Students across the country have told us how placement poverty is impacting them. These are the future healthcare professionals our communities need, but too many are struggling to complete their training because they can’t afford unpaid placements. Add your name to the petition and help end placement poverty: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/expand-prac-payments-to-allied-health-and-medical-students.

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They will have the opportunity to send a message to the major parties. Indi has demonstrated that independent representation delivers both local impact and national influence, regardless of who is in government.