Melissa heads up the State Taxes practice at Ernst & Young, Brisbane, joining the firm in 2003. Melissa has over 12 years experience with State revenue legislation, specialising in stamp duty, pay-roll tax and land tax. She advises clients on all aspects of these taxes, including national issues arising from transaction structuring, IPOs, due diligences and corporate reorganisations. Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Melissa held a number of senior positions in the Queensland Government. Most recently she held the position of Director Policy & Legislation in the Queensland Office of State Revenue, where she advised government on State tax policy, developed State tax legislation and chaired the national Tax Law Committee.
Current at 19 May 2004
Current at 19 May 2004