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Jacob Shteyman and Andrew Brown

RARE PHOTOS: Businesses unite to fight capital gains tax changes | Rare Historical Photos

Tax experts have poured cold water on claims planned reforms will ruin Australia's economy. (HANDOUT/ATO and Treasury)

Parliamentarians are being urged to pass laws limiting tax breaks for property investors and not "let the perfect be the enemy of the good".

Looming tax reforms would help make the tax system more equitable, independent economist Saul Eslake said on day one of a snap two-day inquiry into the tax changes on Monday.

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