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humor The Shovel 2026-06-18

Government grants CGT carve-out for 'small businesses' like News Corp (10,000 employees).

In a move that totally benefits the little guy, the Australian government has exempted 'small businesses' – defined as those with fewer than 10,000 employees – from CGT changes. News Corp, a truly struggling startup, is reportedly overjoyed, while the Murdoch press hails the government as heroes of the working class.

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