This is great news! This Summit will kick off the much-needed conversation of tax and transfer reform, one of the key Principles - Predistribution- of a wellbeing economy!
CEO of Think Forward, economist & geographer, designing economic and tax systems for sustainable, shared prosperity.
One for the diary! ✏️ There is broad acceptance that our tax system is broken. It denies the creation of an Australia grounded in shared prosperity on a healthy planet where we can invest in the services we value. In response, Australia’s community sector, led by Per Capita Australia, is coming together to host a multi-day summit on meaningful tax and transfer system reform and build the case for change. The tax system underpins our society, so there is a lot at stake. It's critical that our voices are heard in these debates - so please do join us! Honestly, just look at all the organisations involved - it's so good. The summit is for everyone, whether you’re a grizzly old tax veteran or a novice who just wants a better Australia. There’ll be expert panels alongside those with lived experience and interactive sessions where we can all have our say. The first three keynote speakers have just been announced, and they are some of my absolute favourites - Dr Ken Henry, Dr Katherine Trebeck and Professor Miranda Stewart. I’ll even have a chance to say a few words about the work we are doing at Think Forward. The event page can be found here: https://lnkd.in/efE-uwwj We’ve tried to make in-person ticket prices affordable, and a cheaper online option is available. If the ticket prices are a barrier, please do get in touch with me. It’s very important that younger policy practitioners and those with lived experience can attend. Finally a big tip of the hat to Emma Dawson, who has done a mountain of work over the past month spotting a need, organising an event and bringing together so many incredible partners so quickly. Incredible effort.