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Anthony Albanese has dodged questions on whether he intends to change negative gearing and capital gains tax regulations after an explosive report revealed Labor has asked for modelling on potential changes.
Nine newspapers revealed on Wednesday the federal government has sought advice from the public service on a possible shift in housing policy, citing senior sources.
Speaking at a press conference in Tasmania, the Prime Minister refused to confirm or deny any planned changes to negative gearing after he was probed about the matter.
‘I have seen those reports, and what we do is we value the public service. So from time to time, I’m sure the public service are looking at policy ideas, that’s because we value them,’ he said.
Mr Albanese also would not be drawn on whether or not his government asked Treasury for modelling.
‘I didn’t confirm that. Treasury, I’m sure like other departments, do …