The unfinished business of Australian income tax reform

04 March 2010

Tax reform is once again squarely on the Australian policy agenda, with the review of Australia’s Future Tax System (the Henry Review or the review) now under consideration. Although personal income tax has been reshaped over many years and undoubtedly lightened over the past 10 years, those changes have left some of the major failings of the personal income tax system in place. Personal income tax reform should be a result of the Henry Review along with the other policy areas it is targeting.

Noticeboard

07 February 2012
The Productivity Commission has been asked to report within 8 months on Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards. The inquiry covers the design of criteria for the selection and ongoing assessment of superannuation funds for nomination as default funds in modern awards.
20 December 2011

On 18 November 2011, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced the establishment of an independent panel of eminent community leaders to conduct an inquiry into Australian Government services to ensure they are responsive to the needs of Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

02 December 2011

Applications are now open for a unique training opportunity for selected individuals develop the skills, networks and knowledge needed to be effective in forging a more sustainable future.