On 13 May 2008 the Australian Government announced the review of Australia's tax system. The review will look at the current tax system and make recommendations to position Australia to deal with the demographic, social, economic and environmental challenges of the 21st century.
The review will encompass Australian Government and State taxes, except the GST, and interactions with the transfer system.
As part of the review, the Australian Government also announced an investigation into measures to strengthen the financial security of seniors, carers and people with disability (the Pension Review).
What's new
12 May 2009 - Tax Review report on the retirement income system
3 April 2009 - How much inequity should we allow? - Address by Dr Ken Henry to the Australian Council of Social Service National Conference
27 March 2009 - The Future of State Revenue - Address by Dr Ken Henry to the 2009 Commissioners' Conference, Sydney
13 March 2009 - Confidence in the Operation of the Tax System - Address by Dr Ken Henry to the Taxation Institute of Australia conference, Sydney
11 March 2009 - A community perspective for the tax review - Editorial by Dr Ken Henry
25 February 2009 - Tax Review invites Australians to have their say
Latest release
Australia's Future Tax System - The Retirement Income System: Report on Strategic Issues
If you would like a hard copy of any of the released papers please send an email to AFTS@treasury.gov.au or phone the Information line on 1800 614 133.
Department of Families, Housing, Community Service and Indigenous Affairs - Pension Review Report
For more information on the Pension Review visit the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs website.
1800 614 133.
