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National GST Conference

15 - 16 October 2026 | W Melbourne | 13 CPD hours

 

 

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Super early bird now available for a strictly limited time! 

Australia's pre-eminent event for GST practitioners

Join Australia’s pre-eminent event for GST professionals with two days of in-depth technical discussion, practical insights, and expert analysis.

From luxury car exemptions to the taxable status of face masks, GST remains at the centre of national economic debate — touching everything from pricing and product development to stakeholder engagement and financial reporting. This year’s program tackles headline issues including the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Practice for GST, Division 142 and GST Refunds, ATO Advice and Guidance and GST's intersection with state taxes.

Industry experts and an expansive technical program

This excellent conference held over two days will address a range of topical content including financial supplies, property, recent High Court cases, insolvency, international comparisons, classifications, notional GST, plus much more.

Who should attend?

GST practitioners, legal and corporate tax advisors, in-house tax leaders, and public sector professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Network, network, network

Our specialist conferences are designed to allow delegates the time to enjoy robust technical discussions with colleagues and incorporate several opportunities throughout for attendees to mingle with peers and presenters. Each conference program includes dedicated networking functions for attendees to connect with like-minded members of the profession and discuss the latest issues in tax and beyond.

Let's connect ! Enjoy rooftop networking with peers and presenters at W Melbourne on Thursday evening — included for full-conference delegates.

Event Details

Super early bird registration

$ 1,695 - Member

$ 2,115 - Event & new membership bundle

$ 1,995 - Non member

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  • When15-October-2026 - 16-October-2026
  • FormatFace to face
  • CPD Hours13

Event Information

W Melbourne
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC

Reveal to revel at W Melbourne, sitting in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the iconic Flinders Lane, the luxury hotel takes its design cues from the laneways that it sits between. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s creative history. 

Getting there

W Melbourne is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from both Flinders Street and Southern Cross railway station.

Parking

To guarantee your parking space ahead of arrival, a valet fee of $100 per day applies. Guests who prefer to arrange parking on the day may do so, subject to availability, at $80 per day*. Please note that choosing not to secure parking in advance means availability cannot be guaranteed. 

Secure parking

522 Flinders Lane – Open 7 days. For more information on availability and rates click here.

300 Flinders Street – Open 7 days. For more information on availability and rates click here. 

Delegate Accommodation

Favourable room rates have been negotiated and secured at W Melbourne. Accommodation bookings can be made by following the link here.

Be quick! Rooms are limited and subject to availability!

Networking function

Join fellow delegates, speakers and industry colleagues for drinks, canapés and networking at WET Deck, Level 14, W Melbourne.

Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Venue: W Melbourne – Level 14 WET Deck
Price: Inclusive for all full registration delegates. $85 for additional tickets – see registration form for details
Dress: Business or business casual

 
 

2026 Technical Program

Welcome and opening address

Session 1: Keynote Address: Provocations, Not Prescriptions – Looking at GST from Different Perspectives

Speaker: Jeremy Geale, CTA, MinterEllison

Session 2: Navigating GST Apportionment – Methods, Adjustments and Timing Challenges

Speakers: Jo Langford, Mallesons, Andrew Sommer, CTA, Mallesons

Session 3: ATO Advice and Guidance: Purpose and Hot Topics

Speaker: Melanie Casey, Australian Taxation Office

Session 4: Tax Litigation: Insights from Recent GST-Related Decisions

Speaker: Anna Wilson, FTI, Victorian Bar

Session 5: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Practice for GST

Panellists: Matthew Prouse, Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand, Rajitha Srikhanta, Australian Taxation Office

Facilitator: John Ryan, ATI, EY 

Session 6: Rethinking Consideration – International GST/VAT Trends in a Data‑Driven World

Speaker: Wai Choong Chan, PwC

 Session 7: Leading GST in Complex Organisations – Insights from In‑House Experts

Speaker: To be confirmed

Session 8: Economic Update

Speaker: Dr Brendan Rynne, KPMG

Session 9: Division 142 and GST Refunds – Levelling the Playing Field

Speaker: Jonathan Ackerman, ATI, Ackerman Consulting

Session 10: ATO Update – Evasion and Emerging Behaviours

Speakers: Rebecca Fealy, Australian Taxation Office, Ashleigh Larner, Australian Taxation Office

Session 11: Making Housing Great Again – The Leading Role of GST

Speaker: Tony Windle, Deloitte

Session 12: State Taxes and GST – Commercial Residential Premises v Residential Premises and State Taxes Issues

Speaker: Geoff Mann, CTA, Deloitte

Session 13: GST Structures Then and Now – What Worked, What Survived and What’s Emerging

Panellists: Ken Fehily, Fehily Advisory, Steve Koufomanolis, Australian Taxation Office, Scott McGill, CTA, Pitcher Partners

Facilitator: Bastian Gasser, ATI, MinterEllison

 

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