ABC News (Australia)Jul 13, 2026, 9:44 PM

How our property obsession killed productivity

Australia's housing market, now worth $12.77 trillion, has become a drag on economic productivity as banks prioritize mortgage lending over business investment. Proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing aim to cool property prices and redirect capital toward more productive areas of the economy.

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