Morning, Perth: CGT concerns and small business algorithm woes

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1. Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

   Commentators warn that Labor's proposed changes to capital gains tax could effectively act as a 'secret death tax' hitting people during death, divorce and disaster, and argue it needs fixing before it becomes law.

   watoday.com.au

2. Shut down by algorithm: Small businesses suffer online nightmare

   Small businesses are being switched off by online algorithms with no apparent human oversight, according to the small business ombudsman's office, in what owners describe as an online nightmare.

   watoday.com.au

3. 'Disappointing': addiction expert slams gambling reform

   An addiction medicine specialist has slammed the Albanese government's proposed gambling reforms as ineffective, describing the plan as 'disappointing' as support grows for stronger laws.

   perthnow.com.au

4. ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty; CBA results ahead

   The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street retreats with oil prices swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again, with CBA results expected ahead.

   watoday.com.au

5. Half-priced aged care at home sounds like a bargain. Here’s why it isn’t

   Half-priced aged care at home might look like a bargain, but the contribution rates can be misleading, according to analysis of the scheme's costs.

   watoday.com.au

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