By Patrick Brischetto
Publication Date: 2026-05-24 22:59:00
The government announced comprehensive reforms budget This eliminated a capital gains tax rebate, meaning those running small businesses could pay up to 47 percent tax to the government if they sell their business.
It was met with pushback: owners across the country criticized the changes, jokingly calling the Prime Minister a “shareholder” in the company and using AI images of him “working” for the company.
While the stunt went viral on social media, legal experts warn that business owners could risk legal action.
“Using an AI-generated image of a politician or celebrity is not automatically illegal in Australia, as there is no comprehensive stand-alone ‘image right’ that gives an individual complete control over any commercial use of their likeness,” said lawyer Charlotte Hale of LegalVision.
“The legal risk begins…
