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Ben McKay

'Time has come': Shorten backs budget's broken promise

Bill Shorten says the federal government is doing the right thing in changing negative gearing. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Bill Shorten has defended Anthony Albanese's government as it prepares to break an election promise over negative gearing, arguing fairness should trump past commitments.

It has been widely reported Tuesday night's federal budget will contain changes to negative gearing, the policy which allows landlords to reduce their bill at tax time.

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