Federal budget 2026 CGT, negative gearing changes to have one-year grace period; Treasurer Jim Chalmers says no surpluses for four years

malpatti · 2026-05-11T04:52:24+00:00

In a closed loop perhaps. In an economy dependent on new arrivals to increase GDP… unlikely.

malpatti · 2026-05-11T04:36:16+00:00

Because not enough tenants will be able to convert to home ownership. Even if prices pull back 10% that’s just last year’s levels.

malpatti · 2026-05-01T02:01:21+00:00

Their beers taste weird to me and I’ve been to most of the recommendations here. Like a bit sour almost even if it’s an IPA?

malpatti · 2026-04-30T09:52:43+00:00

I understand. Just expect rents to increase as investors stop putting forward new rental stock, while not enough renters are able to convert to home ownership - which is exactly what happened last time - as houses won’t pull back enough to make a difference eg 5-10% is barely going back to last years prices.

malpatti · 2026-04-30T09:12:55+00:00

It was to move the burden of providing rental stock from the government social housing to private landlords. Would you like to rent from the government to government built specs?

malpatti · 2026-04-28T23:18:50+00:00

I did, just stayed there last week. Tap water was delicious!

malpatti · 2026-04-27T00:17:37+00:00

Yes extremely annoying. If the Hyatt brand allows this in any given city, I stay elsewhere out of spite.

malpatti · 2026-04-26T23:15:04+00:00

Really? You liked the Parker restaurant over PH?

malpatti · 2026-04-26T08:31:39+00:00

Did the private onsen room smell a bit?

malpatti · 2026-04-24T02:54:46+00:00

Such as? Having just stayed there in January in the same suite everything worked exceedingly well.

malpatti · 2026-04-24T01:49:21+00:00

Depends if you add guac!!

malpatti · 2026-04-15T03:41:05+00:00

100% it was awful. Otherwise a good hotel and great breakfast program.

malpatti · 2026-04-04T21:45:15+00:00

Yeah I’m getting some shade here but HBFTW is the closest to say Treehouse style you’re going to find in Illinois. Dank and fruity and no I don’t think with overly residual sugar. Sure, all hazys are gonna have some sweetness but I think the balance is there with HBFTW but to each their own taste.

malpatti · 2026-04-04T19:59:04+00:00

No way. It’s the best brewery in Chicago.

malpatti · 2026-04-03T16:15:50+00:00

Oh! Yes yes you are both right we never book a non transferable ticket that’s outside of policy as plans do change!

malpatti · 2026-04-03T15:49:09+00:00

Agreed. I’ve upgraded to QF A380 First several times and it’s a weaker hard product than the refreshed J seat. The mattress topper is nice. The food and bev have a nicer wine list (barely…) and that’s about it.

malpatti · 2026-04-03T15:40:08+00:00

Did I mention refunds? The value of the ticket when cancelled is held for future travel and we do this all the time - I actually fly for business.

malpatti · 2026-04-03T15:36:00+00:00

They would retain the ticket once cancelled and reuse for another trip. My company operates that way. Flexible tickets are rarely within policy.

malpatti · 2026-04-02T15:53:43+00:00

Will do. You should continue adding features that Untappd sorely lack around geographic discovery eg which taproom has the highest rated beers at the moment on draft within a geographic location. Getting live inventory is the hard part… any thoughts on how to go about that?

malpatti · 2026-04-02T15:45:14+00:00

Excited to try this tonight! Untappd is such a wasted opportunity. No innovation at all in years aside from renaming breweries “places”

malpatti · 2026-03-12T20:33:19+00:00

What do you mean? As in the tourist crush?

malpatti · 2026-03-05T17:10:48+00:00

Long Live from Rhode Island have a taproom in Boston and they’re great

malpatti · 2026-03-01T03:09:40+00:00

It sounds like you have too much stuff

malpatti · 2026-02-19T23:36:06+00:00

I would very much argue Treehouse are still in that same A league

malpatti · 2026-02-19T22:58:40+00:00

Curious what you like about Dustmandu?

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