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Australian tech founders protest tax changes with AI-generated PM images

Australian tech founders are using AI-generated images of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to protest proposed changes to capital gains tax. The founders argue that the tax alterations, which replace a 50% discount with cost-base indexation and a minimum 30% rate, will discourage innovation and risk-taking. They are concerned that these changes could lead to startups moving overseas or deter individuals from founding new businesses in Australia. AI

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Australian tech founders protest tax changes with AI-generated PM images

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 · Josh Butler ·

    Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes

    <p>‘He’s having a great time with his new 47% equity,’ one entrepreneur jokes, warning that some startups may leave Australia behind</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/17/tech

    Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/17/tech-founders-use-ai-generated-images-to-poke-fun-at-anthony-albanese-in-protest-against-tax-changes # AI # Politics # Busin…