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英語ニュース教材：Labor not ruling out negative gearing changes（Intermediate レベル）

 

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📖 Script

The Australian government is thinking about making changes to some important financial rules. These rules include something called negative gearing and capital gains tax. Negative gearing is a strategy that allows property investors to reduce their taxable income if the costs of their investment are higher than the income they get from it. Capital gains tax is a tax on the profit made from selling an asset, like a house or shares, that has increased in value.

A source from the government mentioned that it makes sense to look at these two issues together. However, it’s important to note that no decision has been made yet. The government is still in the early stages of considering what to do. This means that any changes won’t happen soon.

The reason the government is looking at these rules is because they affect a lot of people. Many Australians use negative gearing as part of their investment strategy. Changing these rules could have a big impact on the housing market and on people’s finances. Some people believe that changing these rules could make housing more affordable. Others worry that it could make it harder to invest in property.

The discussion about negative gearing and capital gains tax is part of a larger conversation about how to make the tax system fairer. The government wants to ensure that the tax system works well for everyone and supports economic growth. They are looking at different options and talking to experts to understand the best way forward.

In the meantime, people who are interested in these changes should keep an eye on the news. It’s a good idea to stay informed about any announcements from the government. This will help them understand how potential changes could affect their own financial situation.

📝 Vocabulary

  • strategy: a plan to achieve a goal
    例文: “Our company needs a new strategy to increase sales.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • business strategy
    • develop a strategy
    • long-term strategy
    戦略
  • taxable: subject to taxation
    例文: “Her income is taxable, so she needs to pay taxes.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • taxable income
    • taxable amount
    • taxable profit
    課税の対象となる
  • asset: a valuable item owned
    例文: “Property is considered a valuable asset.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • financial asset
    • asset management
    • asset value
    資産
  • impact: an effect or influence
    例文: “The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • economic impact
    • environmental impact
    • impact assessment
    影響
  • affordable: reasonably priced, not expensive
    例文: “We need to find more affordable housing options.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • affordable price
    • affordable housing
    • affordable solution
    手頃な価格の

✏️ Grammar Point

Conditional Sentence Type 1 – “If the costs of their investment are higher than the income they get from it, they can reduce their taxable income.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
条件が満たされた場合に起こることを表現する構文

💡 使用場面

条件に基づいた結果を表現する際に使用されます。ビジネスや日常会話で「もし〜なら、〜できる」といった状況で使われます。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: The government has already made a decision about changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.
  2. MCQ: What is the government’s main reason for considering changes to these financial rules?
    a) To increase taxes
    b) To make housing cheaper
    c) To support investors
    d) To create new taxes
  3. MCQ: What stage is the government at regarding the decision on negative gearing and capital gains tax?
    a) Finalizing the decision
    b) Implementing changes
    c) Early stages of consideration
    d) No longer considering changes
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. False
  2. b) To make housing cheaper
  3. c) Early stages of consideration

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What financial strategies are being considered for changes by the Australian government?
  2. Why might the government want to change negative gearing and capital gains tax rules?
  3. What does the word “affordable” mean in the context of housing?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. Negative gearing and capital gains tax.
  2. To make the tax system fairer and support economic growth.
  3. Reasonably priced, not expensive

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

オーストラリア政府は、ネガティブ・ギアリングとキャピタルゲイン税の変更を検討中です。ネガティブ・ギアリングは、投資家が不動産投資の損失を税金の控除に利用できる制度で、キャピタルゲイン税は資産売却益に課される税金です。これらの変更は住宅市場や投資家に大きな影響を与える可能性があります。国内的には住宅の手頃な価格への影響が懸念され、国際的にはオーストラリアの投資魅力に関わる課題となります。今後の動向に注目が集まります。

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/labor-not-ruling-out-negative-gearing-changes/106395074

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