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SBS News in Filipino Thursday,19 March 2026

JIM CHALMERS INFLATION DATA PRESSER

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to outline further reforms on Thursday, 19 March, to capital gains and business taxation rules. His remarks follow reports Treasury is examining possible changes to the capital gains tax discount, negative gearing, trusts and electric-vehicle tax exemptions. Source: AAP / DARREN ENGLAND/AAPIMAGE

Here are today’s top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to outline further reforms today to capital gains and business taxation rules.
  • Fuel from Australia’s emergency reserves is expected to begin flowing within days as the Middle East conflict drives shortages and price spikes.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Donald Trump intends to keep pressing allies in Europe and the Gulf for assistance in the Strait of Hormuz.

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