Australia news live: Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage; Labor drops so-called ‘widow tax’
Summary
Jetstar will start charging passengers at least $25 to use overhead baggage space and will only allow one small bag under the seat for free starting February 2027. The Australian government will remove a tax rule called the "widow tax" that affected widows and divorcees in changes to property tax laws.Key Facts
- Jetstar will no longer have a 7kg carry-on weight limit but will only allow one small bag under the seat for free.
- Passengers who want to bring a larger bag in the overhead bin must pay a fee starting at $25 for short flights and possibly over $52 for long flights.
- The change aims to reduce boarding delays and make better use of overhead locker space.
- Labor has decided to drop the “widow tax” that removed some tax benefits from widows and divorcees after property transfers.
- The "widow tax" was part of reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax announced earlier.
- The government will consult on the changes to the tax reforms soon.
- Independent senator David Pocock supports stable house prices to improve housing affordability in Australia.
- The tax changes exempt beneficiaries of some trusts and estates from new minimum capital gains tax rules.
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