CANBERRA, ACT, June 18 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:

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Joint press conference with

The Hon Anthony Albanese MP

Prime Minister

Subjects: tax reform, negative gearing, housing, National Press Club, Strait of Hormuz, superannuation, public broadcasting

Anthony Albanese:

Good morning. On Budget Night we foreshadowed planned consultation on our tax changes with small businesses and start-ups. And today we're announcing the next steps in the implementation details. This Budget, of course, delivers more tax cuts for every working Australian a fair crack at buying your own home for first-home buyers. An economy that works for Australians, for small business and for future generations. Following the consult...