Clear public support for tax reform, shown in the latest 1News Verian poll, shows Aotearoa New Zealand’s political parties need to think again about positive tax policies.

The poll showed a majority of people surveyed - 52% - supported capital gains being taxed when people sold rental properties.

“This poll demonstrates an appetite for change,” says Fair Tax Coalition chair Glenn Barclay, spokesperson for the Better taxes for a Better Future campaign.

“We encourage both the Government and the opposition parties to rethink their approach to taxation of capital gains and wealth in light of this poll - and the poll back in April that showed a majority favoured wealth taxes.”

That poll, by Newshub-Reid Research, asked if voters would support the Government introducing a wealth tax, and found 53.1% in favour.

“Both these polls indicate voters want positive tax changes, and support our call for a tax system that ensures people who have more to contribute, make that contribution - by gathering more revenue from wealth and gains from wealth,” says Glenn Barclay.

The Better taxes for a Better Future Campaign was launched in June with the support of 18 partner organisations.

Better taxes for a Better Future is a Fair Tax Coalition initiative supported by:

Oxfam Aotearoa; Amnesty International; ActionStation NZ; Council of Trade Unions; The Salvation Army; Climate Club; Public Service Association; Council of Christian Social Services; NZ Nurses Organisation; Anglican Advocacy; Child Poverty Action Group; Post Primary Teachers’ Association; Closing the Gap; Renters United; EcuAction Canterbury; Tax Justice Aotearoa; First Union; Wellbeing Alliance for All Aotearoa.

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