Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is open to changes to a proposal that would tax trusts, according to multiple reports from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The plan has drawn criticism from opponents who describe it as a “death tax.” The reports state that Albanese’s position is not a firm endorsement of the current design, but an indication that the government is willing to consider modifications as the proposal is discussed. While the coverage focuses on Albanese’s openness to change, it also reflects the political dispute over how the measure would affect beneficiaries and estate planning arrangements. The outlets do not agree on additional policy details in the provided excerpts, but they converge on the same core point: Albanese is open to revisiting aspects of the trust taxation proposal that critics have framed as a death-related levy. The matter remains part of ongoing public debate around taxation and trust structures.