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The Tax Institute Higher Education supports lifelong learning in tax for members and non-members alike.  

We care deeply about promoting education and expertise in all things tax and tax law, to produce first-class tax professionals that provide technically sound advice, act ethically and demonstrate integrity.

Our contributors help teach topics and subjects, keep study material relevant and technically accurate, and help with the assessment process (including exams).

You can get involved by becoming a: 

  •  Subject convenor: Provide a technical overview of your chosen subject/s and respond to candidate questions. 
  • Lecturer: Choose a relevant topic that you’re passionate about to present to candidates. 
  • Group leader (CTA3 Advisory only): Act as a specialist tax practitioner, leading discussion groups in your area of specialisation.
  • Content writer: Review, amend and update the study material for technical accuracy.
  • Examiners:  Write and mark assignment and exam questions. If you’re a CTA3 examiner, you will also conduct the oral presentations.
  • Trial sitter: Sit the exam before candidates, to ensure our assessment practices are fair, valid, and reliable. 

All of our contributors, academic and practitioner, are compensated for their involvement in the design and delivery of The Tax Institute Higher Education Programs.

 
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Our Committees are made up of subject matter experts from around the tax profession. These volunteers lead the development of our policy positions by contributing to our submissions to the Government and its agencies, and by representing the Institute in consultations with key stakeholders to advocate for tax policy improvements.

Membership of our national technical and state tax committees is reviewed annually. 

You can apply to join:

National technical committees

Our National technical committees lead the development of our policy positions on Federal tax policy and legislation in a range of areas, including:

  • Large Business and International (LBI)
  • Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)
  • GST
  • FBT and Employment Taxes
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Superannuation
  • Not-for-profit
  • Tax Practitioners
  • Taxation of Individuals
State tax committees

State tax committees lead the development of our policy positions on state-level tax policy and legislation. Individual committees operate in each of the following states:

  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
Subcommittees

From time to time, we form a subcommittee of members to discuss their views and experiences with a particular topic of tax policy, with a view to making a submission or engaging in a consultation with the Government or related bodies.

Unlike technical committees, each subcommittee is formed for specific issues or submissions and do not require long-term commitment from participating members. 

If you're interested in being part of these committees, we'll reach out to you when your expertise is in need.

 
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You don’t have to sit on a committee to contribute your expertise to our advocacy.

The Government, ATO and state revenue offices regularly call for submissions on new laws, law interpretation and administrative practices. The Tax Institute aims to be at the forefront of the development of tax policy and administration, advocating for improvements to the tax system that benefit all Australians.

You'll work alongside our Tax Policy and Advocacy team to assist in drafting technical submissions.

 
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When our members share their expertise, our entire community becomes stronger. We encourage the tax community to share knowledge, and promote ongoing education by sharing expertise amongst peers.

Write for our journals

Develop and build your professional profile in the tax community by contributing to our journals. Your contribution to the latest insight and analysis on relevant and timely issues helps further the ongoing education of tax professionals all around Australia.

Our journals include:

  • Taxation in Australia - a monthly publication featuring thought leadership on topical issues in tax
  • The Tax Specialist - specialist, highly technical analysis and deep dive explorations of tax issues
  • Australian Tax Forum - prestigious quarterly journal with the objective of providing discussion on issues in tax policy, law and reform amongst tax professionals

Find out more about contributing.

Write for our TaxVine newsletter

TaxVine is our weekly member newsletter with feature articles authored by experienced members on trending issues or topics, alongside news and updates concerning all areas of tax.

If you have a perspective to share on a topic impacting the profession today, contributing to TaxVine is one of the best ways to share your thoughts with fellow practitioners.

Work with our team on topical resources

We regularly publish thought leadership articles and blog posts, as well as other tools and resources to help members stay abreast of the latest tax developments and assist with their daily activities. 

Created by members and the Tax Policy & Advocacy team these resources provide guidance and analysis on technical topics and issues faced by our members.

 
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The Tax Institute offers a broad range of continuing professional development events and opportunities across Australia. Our events are where the profession comes together to learn, connect and excel.

Ways to be involved include:

Join a CPD committee

From flagship events like The Tax Summit to local tax clubs, there are numerous committees and working groups dedicated to delivering the highest quality professional development for members and the tax profession more broadly.

Speak at our events

Our CPD events are opportunities for tax professionals to share knowledge and help educate their fellow practitioners on their area of expertise. If you're an expert on your chosen topic and want to build your profile as a speaker, consider presenting at our events.

 
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