Submission Opening on Options to Address the Design Issues Identified in the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Review

On 30 June 2017, the Treasurer the Hon Scott Morrison announced the Government’s interim response to the Review of the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).… Read More ›

Digital Economy Symposium: Reimagining Taxation in the Age of Disruption

New Economy Taxation (NET LTD) and the Global Tax Policy Center of the WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) are proud to present the… Read More ›

Australian Government Tax and Transfer Consultations and Submissions Currently Open

Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee: Social Services Legislation Amendment (Better Targeting Student Payments) Bill 2017, closing Friday 4 August 2017. Social Services Legislation Amendment (Payment… Read More ›

Phil Bowen Retiring from PBO, Jenny Wilkinson to Take Over

Mr Phil Bowen, the inaugural Parliamentary Budget Officer, will be retiring from the position on 22 July this year and he will be succeeded by… Read More ›

UK Office of Tax Simplification Publishes Its First Annual Report

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), the independent adviser to government on simplifying the UK tax system published its first annual report on Monday 26 June… Read More ›

Call for Papers: Asian and Australasian Society of Labour Economics Inaugural Conference

The Asian and Australasian Society of Labour Economics (AASLE) is being founded to promote research and cooperation in Labour and Applied Economics across Asia and… Read More ›

Professional Opportunities to Promote Open and Accountable Budgets

Both the International Budget Partnership (IBP) and the Collaborative Africa Budget Reform Initiative (CABRI) are seeking candidates for exciting career opportunities. They are currently seeking… Read More ›

Commonwealth Tightens Eligibility for Wine Equalisation Tax Rebate

The Australian Government has introduced legislation to improve the integrity of the wine equalisation tax rebate and better target support to small wine producers in… Read More ›

TAI Discussion Paper: Time for a Progressive Medicare Levy

The discussion paper by David Richardson of the Australian Institute (TAI) models the impact of an increased Medicare Levy in comparison to a progressive Medicare… Read More ›

CIS Research Report: Bank Levy Will Hit All Australians

The major bank levy will be another tax hit on all Australians, according to new research by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS). “The bank… Read More ›