By Adam Vidler
Publication Date: 2026-05-18 21:03:00
Small business owners take to the Internet to congratulate their new “business partner” – a Anthony Albanese.
The Prime Minister is featured in a trending wave of AI-generated memes mocking him this year Budget changes on the capital gains tax deduction.
“Kudos to my silent business partner Anthony,” Michelle, owner of Cocobelle Beauty Salon, wrote on Facebook.
“Emphasis on silence. He’ll take 47 percent of the profits without ever answering the phone, changing treatment tables or performing a hydrafacial.”
An AI-generated photo of Michelle and Albanese accompanied the caption.
It’s one of many memes touting the same “47 percent value.”
The figure relates to changes to the capital gains tax relief introduced in the federal budget last week.
As part of the new measures, the 50% CGT discount will no longer apply, meaning…
