This paper starts with the proposition that the descriptor, ‘tax reform' can apply to different elements of a tax system. It argues that reforms affecting one aspect of the tax system often, but not always, provide the incentive or opportunity for reform of other components of the tax system....

In recent times mainstream media has put the spotlight on corporate tax affairs. The underlying concern is double non-taxation: that is, that some multinationals are not paying tax on their business profits anywhere in the world – particularly technology companies and firms with high levels of...

"Tax authorities already operate in an environment that is laden with risks." For the foreseeable future the spotlight on tax within a context of a global financial crisis, is set to hold special interest and new challenges for the ATO's administration of Australia's tax and superannuation systems

It is a pleasure to welcome you here tonight on the eve of the Asia Tax Forum. A few years ago I hosted the Study Group on Asian Tax Administration and Research here in Sydney.Today, I welcome the Asia Tax Forum as a broadening of that relationship, noting the importance of that relationship to...

Ten days ago I returned from the third meeting of the OECD's Forum on Tax Administration in Korea. Thirty-five economies agreed to work together to address the significant and growing problem of international non-compliance with national tax requirements.Four areas were identified to intensify...