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Jacob Shteyman and Andrew Brown

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Top economist lays out three tests for labor in budget | History Defined

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has a lot of factors to consider as he prepares to deliver the budget. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

The treasurer has downplayed expectations the government will reap a tax bounty from changes in the upcoming budget as he reassured property investors past investment decisions would be respected.

Scaling back negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions for property investors are likely to be included in the May budget, which Jim Chalmers said would be focused on countering inflation and intergenerational inequality.

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