You do come up with some good stuff sometimes, but too hard to...

You do come up with some good stuff sometimes, but too hard to work out CGT on CPI increases?
It wasn't that hard!

And as per its introduction in 1985, the new regime commences only with new asset acquisitions. But you are right, if someone is too thick to use a computer or even price tables on a bit of paper.
I think you underestimate people.

As well, I'm envisaging a plague of frogs, boils and Tony Abbott as PM, they along with what you have mentioned above ,will not occur with a return to a more rational regime.
What will occur is a shift from asset speculation towards productive investment, if the artificial support for the former is withdrawn.
And yes, moderation in asset prices, sounds horrible.