Labor unveils 'widow tax' fix after negative gearing backlash

On August 4, 2026, the Australian Labor Party announced a fix for the so-called 'widow tax' following backlash over its negative gearing policy. The announcement comes amid broader political tensions, including delays to a speech by Tony Burke on migration cuts. The 'widow tax' refers to a policy that disproportionately affected widows, and Labor's move aims to address criticism. The fix is part of Labor's efforts to regain public trust after the negative gearing controversy.