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Government says it won't scrap negative gearing, but housing bill stalled

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a visit to Prahran, Melbourne

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a visit to Prahran, Melbourne Source: AAP / DIEGO FEDELE

Labor backbenchers have reignited a debate on the party's former policy of scrapping negative gearing and tax breaks for investment properties, as the government's housing bill remains stalled in the Senate


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