[Australia Plans to Adjust Capital Gains Tax Rules Affecting Long-Term Investments] According to Cointelegraph, the Australian government intends to replace the 50% capital gains tax discount applicable to assets held for over 12 months with a tax model indexed to inflation. Australian Financial Review reports that this adjustment will be included in the Albanese government's fiscal year 2027 budget, set to be announced on Tuesday, and is expected to take effect at the end of the fiscal year in July 2027. Assets purchased after May 10, 2026, will have a one-year transition period.