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State Taxes Convention

12 CPD hours | Grand Chancellor Hobart

 

 

State Taxes Convention

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 25th annual event will be held in Hobart where delegates can enjoy uninterrupted views of Hobart's working waterfront 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 at both the pre-event welcome reception and the convention dinner. 

Event Details

Standard registration

$ 1,995 (Member)

$ 1,995 (New Member*)

$ 2,295 (Non Member)

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  • When30-July-2025 - 01-August-2025
  • FormatFace-to-face
  • CPD Hours12

2025 program

Join your colleagues and convention speakers for an evening of drinks and networking.

This is the perfect way to reacquaint yourself with your old friends and new before diving into the technical sessions the next day. Enjoy light refreshments alongside colleagues, speakers, and State Revenue Officers.

Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Venue: Franklin Wharf Restaurant & Bar
Price: Inclusive for all full registration delegates. Additional tickets are $80 per person, see registration form for details
Dress: Casual

Welcome and President's address

Speakers: Paul Broderick, CEO & Commissioner, Co-chair, State Taxes Convention Organising Committee, Tim Sandow, CTA, President, The Tax Institute

Session 1: Commissioner’s address

Speaker: Jonathon Root, Commissioner, State Revenue Office Tasmania

Session 2: Economic update 

Speaker: Cedric Hodges, Deloitte 

Session 3: Conducting disputes

Speakers: John Tan, State Revenue Office Victoria, Paula Thorne, State Revenue Office Victoria

Session 4A: Land tax grouping 

Speakers: Scott Lang, Allens, Craig Milner, CTA, Allens 

Session 4B: Grouping of businesses for payroll tax purposes

Speaker: Philip Magoffin, PPM Tax & Legal 

Session 5A: Renewable energy projects and stamp duty

Speaker: Steven Paterson, Deloitte 

Session 5B: Reimagining payroll tax - A fresh take on the contractor provisions

Speakers: Alston Kam, Alvarez & Marsal, Amanda Spinks, FTI, Alvarez & Marsal 

Session 6A: What are the duty issues for partnerships

Speaker: Matthew Sealey, FTI, PwC 

Session 6B: Wages underpayments and payroll tax

Speakers: Steven Batrouney, Prince Consulting, Tim McIntosh, State Revenue Office Victoria 

Session 7: AI technology

Speaker: Brad Kemp, State Revenue Office Victoria

Session 8: Case and Legislative update

Speakers: Bernard Goh, State Revenue Office Tasmania, Shohana Mohan, EY, Sarah Shaw, EY

Session 9A: Duties – The big ones

Speakers: Joanne Seve, State Taxes Consultant, Sarah Shaw, EY, Jacqueline Wood, CTA, KPMG

Session 9B: Payroll tax – The big ones

Speakers: Philip Magoffin, PPM Tax & Legal, Shohana Mohan, EY, Rosie Muirden, PwC

Session 10A: When GST and state tax issues intersect

Speaker: Matthew Cridland, CTA, K + L Gates 

Session 10B: Problems without answer - Where things don't work

Speaker: Rosie Muirden, PwC 

Session 11: Closing panel

Speakers: Jonathon Root, Commissioner, State Revenue Office Tasmania, Sarah Rummery, Commissioner, Territory Revenue, Joanne Seve, State Taxes Consultant

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

 
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