ANU Research School of Economics Sir Leslie Melville Public Lecture 2017

This year’s Research School of Economics Sir Leslie Melville Public Lecture will be presented by John Fraser, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury. Topic: Australia’s… Read More ›

Treasury Invites Submissions on Reforms to Address Illegal Phoenix Activity

On 12 September 2017, the Turnbull Government announced that they are taking action to crack down on illegal phoenixing activity, the stripping and transfer of… Read More ›

OECD Releases New Comparative Data on Tax Administration

The OECD has recently published new report of Tax Administration 2017: Comparative Information on OECD and Other Advanced and Emerging Economies, which is the seventh… Read More ›

US Republicans Unveil Tax Cut Plan

US President Donald Trump and Republicans have come together on a tax cut plan which aims to enhance America’s economy competitiveness. The plan includes: Slashing… Read More ›

Government Invites Submissions for 2018-19 Budget

On 20 September 2017 the Assistant Minister to the Treasurer has called for submissions from individuals, businesses and community groups seeking their views regarding priorities for… Read More ›

OECD Releases First Peer Reviews on Improving Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

As part of continuing efforts to improve the international tax framework, the OECD has released the first analysis of individual country efforts to  improve dispute… Read More ›

Treasury Releases 2016-17 Final Budget Outcome

The 2016-17 Final Budget Outcome (FBO) document is released today by the Treasury. It is available here.

UN Releases Handbook on Selected Issues in Protecting the Tax Base of Developing Countries

The United Nations has recently released an updated edition of its Handbook on Selected Issues in Protecting the Tax Base of Developing Countries. The handbook… Read More ›

OECD Invites Public Input on the Tax Challenges of Digitalisation

As part of the ongoing work of the Task Force on the Digital Economy (TFDE), the OECD is seeking public comments on key issues identified… Read More ›

John Hewson and David Stanton elected into ASSA

Two ANU academics in the area of tax and transfer Professor John Hewson and David Stanton have been elected to the Academy of the Social… Read More ›