Treasury (Australia) just passed a major tax reform bill. Here's what it means for national housing affordability and income tax structures.

1️⃣ Treasury (Australia) — Tax reform bill passes the Parliament
The Australian Parliament has officially passed a comprehensive tax reform bill that introduces sweeping changes to income tax cuts and negative gearing regulations.
This legislation directly impacts high-income earners, institutional property investors, and individual citizens seeking to improve their housing affordability through specific tax incentives.
Market participants and financial advisors must now urgently adjust their long-term projections to account for updated capital gains tax treatments and the new fiscal landscape.

2️⃣ Reserve Bank of Fiji — RBF Maintains the Overnight Policy Rate
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has formally decided to hold its overnight policy rate at the current level following a detailed review of national inflation and reserves.
Commercial financial institutions and domestic borrowers will experience a continuation of existing lending rates as the central bank seeks to balance economic growth objectives.
Ongoing monitoring of international price pressures and domestic consumption patterns will be the primary factors determining any future adjustments to the central bank's monetary policy.

3️⃣ Prime Minister's Office (Australia) — CEDA 'State of the Nation' Conference Speech
The Prime Minister delivered a high-profile address at the CEDA conference outlining a strategic roadmap for national productivity and the ongoing energy transition.
Energy sector leaders, heavy manufacturing firms, and specialized skills training providers are identified as the core beneficiaries of planned fuel tax relief initiatives.
Business stakeholders should prepare for a series of upcoming policy implementations designed to accelerate the transition toward a lower-carbon economy and improved industrial efficiency.

4️⃣ Prime Minister of Australia (Media) — Paid Parental Leave to expand to 6 months
The Australian government has confirmed the expansion of the national paid parental leave scheme to reach a total of six months for eligible parents.
Private sector employers and human resources departments are now tasked with updating their internal administrative frameworks to accommodate the extended duration of these leave entitlements.
Organizations will need to evaluate their current workforce planning strategies and budget for the operational impact of longer absences among their primary caregivers.

5️⃣ Indonesia Central Securities Depository (KSEI) — SRO and OJK Strengthened Transparency Reform
The Indonesia Central Securities Depository and the OJK have partnered to implement new transparency reforms to strengthen investor trust in the capital markets.
These measures directly impact institutional investors and local securities brokers who must now adhere to more stringent reporting and disclosure requirements.
Market observers expect this collaboration to result in further structural reforms aimed at enhancing the overall integrity and transparency of Indonesian financial infrastructure.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Asia-Pacific Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Asia-Pacific Radar · Thursday 25 Jun 2026
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