Convention

State Taxes Convention

11 CPD hours | Darling Harbour Sofitel, Sydney

 

 

State Taxes Convention

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All state and territory taxes covered in one complete program

Developed in conjunction with all Revenue Offices around the country, this comprehensive program presents both topics of universal interest across all the state taxes as well as dedicated streams addressing duties and payroll taxes.

Annual gathering of all jurisdictions

The Convention has always been a popular forum for interaction and discussion among participants in the state taxes community and is held annually on a rotational basis in all Australian capital cities. This year, the 24th annual event will be held at the stunning Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour over two full days of technical sessions and networking. 

Who should attend?

Particularly valuable for those with practices operating across multiple jurisdictions, attendees will be joined by all State and territory Revenue Commissioners, representatives from their offices and accounting and legal state taxes practitioners from around the country.

Time to reflect and relax

We recognise that taking a break from work and the office is more important than ever, and our Conventions incorporate numerous opportunities to relax, unwind and enjoy some time out of the office. This program allows delegates the time to enjoy robust technical discussions with their peers around the country and the chance to relax over a three-course dinner and drinks at the Convention dinner. 

 

Event Details

Standard registration

$ 1900 (Member)

$ 1,900 (New Member*)

$ 2,200 (Non Member)

  • When25-July-2024 - 26-July-2024
  • FormatFace-to-face
  • CPD Hours11

2024 program

 

Welcome and President's address

Speakers: Jodie Fogale, EY, Co-chair, State Taxes Convention Organising Committee, Todd Want, CTA, President, The Tax Institute


Session 1: Commissioner’s address

Speakers: Scott Johnston, Chief Commissioner of State Revenue, Revenue NSW


Session 2: Implications of the Vanderstock case for state taxes

Speaker: Ron Merkel SC, Victorian Bar


Session 3: Not-for-profits and charities

Speakers: Michelle Bennett, CTA, BDO, Ben Watkinson, BDO


Session 4A: Commercial & Industrial Property Tax

Speakers: Chris Mouratidis, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance, Sarah Shaw, FTI, KPMG, Michael Woods, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance


Session 4B: Key payroll tax implications with respect to the occurrence and remediation of wage underpayments

Speakers: Stefanie Merlino, BDO, Isaac Vozzo, RevenueSA


Session 5A: Duty implications of options

Speaker: Matthew Cridland, CTA, K&L Gates


Session 5B: Payroll tax relevant contracts – Practical guidance in an uncertain landscape

Speakers: Nathan Hamilton, CTA, Darren Nicholls, Revenue NSW


Session 6: Recovery of overpaid taxes and remedies outside the Taxation Administration Act

Speaker: Chris Sievers, Victorian Bar 

Session 7: Case and legislative update

Speaker: Iris Chen, Revenue NSW, Cherie Mulyono, PwC, Candice Wong, PwC


Session 8A: Duties – The big ones

Speakers: Ben Hewitt, Revenue NSW, Matthew Sealey, FTI, PwC, Joanne Seve


Session 8B: Payroll tax – The big ones

Speakers: Sarah Klarich, PwC, Philip Magoffin, PPM Tax & Legal, Scott Pease,

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Session 9A: Trust distributions and transfers – A duty perspective

Speaker: Dung Lam, CTA, West Garbutt


Session 9B: The Nexus provisions

Speakers: Rhys Cormick, CTA, Deloitte, Sam White, Deloitte


Session 10A: Foreign entities and landholder duty

Speaker: Nicholas Clifton, Sladen Legal


Session 10B: “STP 3.0” – Enabling payroll tax compliance from federal reporting

Speaker: Heidi Debrincat, PwC


Session 11: Closing panel

Speakers: Ben Hewitt, Revenue NSW, Melinda Kross, Queensland Revenue Office, Harry Lakis, CTA, Queensland Bar

Favourable room rates have been negotiated and secured at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Accommodation bookings can be made by following the link on the event web page or via this link, here.

Additionally, we have sourced alternate accommodation to suit all budgets through our accommodation and travel provider, ConferenceNational. Accommodation bookings can be made by following the link on the event web page or via this link, here.

 

 

 

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