Amanda Rishworth, Australia's Workplace Relations Minister, defended recent changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) after New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described them as a 'wrecking ball.' Luxon's comments came during a meeting in Noosa, Queensland, where he expressed concerns about CGT's impact on New Zealand's economy, which does not have a comprehensive CGT. Rishworth responded on Sky News, suggesting Luxon should refrain from commenting on Australia’s domestic tax issues, highlighting the differences between the two countries' tax systems. She clarified that the Australian government is not increasing the CGT but rather recalibrating how it is calculated to ensure fairness and revenue generation. The changes, which include winding back CGT concessions, were recently passed in the House of Representatives and will be debated in the Senate in June. Rishworth reassured that the additional revenue will be redirected to benefit workers in Australia, reinforcing the government's commitment to improving the economic situation for its citizens.