A fairer, more efficient tax and social security system

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24 October 2011The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has a long history of involvement in tax and social security reform in Australia. Founded in 1956, ACOSS is the peak body of the community services and welfare sector and the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality. With a network of national and state and territory councils of social service, and a membership of over two thousand organisations around the country, ACOSS has a depth of expertise and community experience that is unique in the area of taxation reform.

ACOSS was a strong contributor to the Henry Review process. ACOSS has also pushed for strong community representation in the upcoming Tax Forum, which is to continue the tax reform dialogue started with the Henry Review. ACOSS sees the Tax Forum is an opportunity for Government to gain the views of a broad cross-section of the community regarding the priorities and directions for further reform of Australia’s tax and transfer system.

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