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National GST Conference

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

 

 

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Super early bird is now available for a strictly limited time!

Australia’s pre-eminent event for GST practitioners

Join Australia’s leading GST practitioners, legal experts, corporate tax advisers and government specialists for two days of in-depth technical discussion, practical insights and expert analysis.

As legislation, technology and business models continue to evolve, GST remains a critical consideration for organisations across every sector, influencing commercial decisions, compliance obligations, financial reporting and strategic planning.

This year’s program will address key issues including the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Practice for GST, Division 142 and GST Refunds, ATO Advice and Guidance, and State Taxes and GST.

Who should attend?

GST practitioners, legal practitioners, corporate tax advisers, in-house tax leaders and public sector professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest GST developments, risks and practical considerations.

Connect with the GST community

The National GST Conference provides delegates with valuable opportunities to continue the technical discussion, exchange ideas and build connections with peers and presenters.

Networking opportunities are incorporated throughout the program, allowing attendees to connect with like-minded members of the profession and discuss the latest developments in tax and beyond.

Let’s connect!

Enjoy rooftop networking with peers and presenters at W Melbourne on Thursday evening, included with full conference registration.

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

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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. 

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

Rooms are limited and subject to availability.

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: Included for all full registration delegates. Additional tickets are $85 each—see the registration form for details.
Dress: Business or business casual

 
 

2026 Technical Program

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: Joanne 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

Panellists: Chelsea Riewoldt, Ampol, Sonia Spiropoulos, CTA, Insurance Australia Group

Facilitator: John Ryan, ATI, EY 

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 – Private Wealth Key Focus and 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, CTA, Fehily Advisory, Steven Koufomanolis, Australian Taxation Office, Scott McGill, CTA, Pitcher Partners

Facilitator: Bastian Gasser, ATI, MinterEllison

 

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