Live: Shadow treasurer says CGT inquiry 'running roughshod over democracy'

live Federal politics live: Shadow treasurer says CGT inquiry 'running roughshod over democracy' Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says the two-day Senate inquiry into the government's budget measures is "running roughshod over democracy". Follow all the updates in our live blog. Submit a comment or question Live updates Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:08am Tim Wilson says snap CGT inquiry ‘running rough shod over democracy’ The Coalition has not given up on trying to extend the brief, two-day hearing into the largest shake up of Australia's tax system in years. The second day of hearings is set to begin, but Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson told 7.30 last night that the snap inquiry was shutting out voices from the debate, with no other pathway to have their say. With the federal government eager to pass legislation to tighten the capital gains tax discount as early as possible, the Greens agreed to a short inquiry that would allow the CGT bill to be put to a vote before the end of this financial year — an early indicator of their readiness to support the changes. However the Greens also want a longer inquiry into the government's plans to save billions in spending in the NDIS by tightening access to the scheme — a proposal the Coalition has given in-principle support, and which the government also wants passed quickly. Wilson floated the Coalition could horse trade with the Greens to force an extension of both inquiries, which could derail the government's planned timelines. "This government is running rough shod over our democracy. They're silencing voices in parliamentary processes. There's a compelling case we need to have a proper discussion about both matters before the parliament. In the end, it will give the maximum pathway for Australians to have their say," he told 7.30 "Conversations will continue to be ongoing until there's no pathway forward." Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:01am Good morning 👋 Hello and welcome to our federal politics live blog. It's great to have you with us early this Tuesday morning! I'm Josh Boscaini joining you live from Parliament House in Canberra here and ready to bring you all of today's federal politics news. The Reserve Bank will deliver its interest rates decision today following the announcement the US and Iran have reached a ceasefire deal. Let's march right into the day and see what it brings us! Loading