26 - 28 November 2025 | Sofitel Pacific Resort Noosa | 13 CPD hours
The Noosa Tax Convention has long been considered the ‘must-attend’ tax technical event for many in the profession, with its expert led program bringing together the best minds in the country.
Affectionately known as simply ‘Noosa’ amongst tax circles, the program combines expert tax knowledge, technical discussion and interactive workshops led by highly experienced presenters and workshop facilitators.
Along with a key focus on practical examples, tips and strategies as part of the technical program, the format allows for ample attendee interaction at the networking function.
Event Details
Early bird registration
$ 2,195 (Member)
$ 2,195 (New Member*)
Untying the knot – A post-love guided workshop navigating the tax consequences of divorce and relationship breakdown
Speakers: Joe Box, Grant Thornton, Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers, Adam Dimac, Hall & Wilcox
Facilitator: Emma Woolley, CTA, Hall & Wilcox
Welcome reception
Join your colleagues, peers and our esteemed presenters for an evening of drinks and networking. Drinks will be served at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort from 5.00pm.
Session 1: Division 7A evolution – Where are we headed?
Speaker: Stephen Holmes, CTA, WMS Chartered Accountants
Session 2: Trusts under fire
Speakers: DJ Alexander, CTA, Queensland Bar, Kaitilin Lowdon, ATI, Sladen Legal
Session 3: Rollover traps and back-to-backs
Speaker: David Hughes, CTA, McCullough Robertson
Session 4: ATO hot topics
Speaker: Louise Clarke, Australian Taxation Office
Workshop 1
Workshop Coordinator: John Middleton, CTA, Australian Taxation Office
Workshop Leaders: Elizabeth Allen, Macpherson Kelley, Tara Cuddihy, CTA, PwC, Adam Dimac, Hall & Wilcox, Tracey Dunn, EY, Leo Efthivoulou, CTA, ENA Law, Michael Garrone, CTA, Mage Advisory, Sally Preston, CTA, Smart Solutions Tax and Business Advisory, Tanya Richards, Australian Taxation Office
Session 5: Superannuation – Payday super and SMSF changes unpacked
Sepeaker: Liz Westover, FTI, Deloitte
Convention dinner
Join your colleagues and event speakers for a three course meal, drinks and networking at this fabulous venue Locale Ristorante and Bar Noosa starting at 7:00pm.
TPA Tax Upadate
Session 6: Ethics under pressure – Advising in the grey zone
Speaker: Dr. Julianne Jaques KC, CTA, Victorian Bar
Session 7: Foreign affairs – The tax romance (and reality) of doing business abroad
Speaker: Andrew Jones, CTA, BDO
Debate: Is super dead?
Adjudicator: John Elliott, CTA, Strategic Edge
Debaters: Paul Banister, CTA, Grant Thornton, Jacquii Burnham, CTA, KPMG, Neal Dallas, CTA, BusinessDepot, Sally Preston, CTA, Smart Solutions Tax and Business
Session 8: Charting a course – Insights from recent tax litigation
Speakers: Fiona Dillon, CTA, Australian Taxation Office, Justin Byrne, CTA, Queensland Bar
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
14 – 16 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD, 4567
The Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort is in the heart of Noosa, on cosmopolitan Hastings Street, across from Noosa Main Beach and overlooking Laguna Bay and the natural beauty of Noosa River. The Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort offers the quintessential five-star Noosa experience, from the luxurious AQUA Day Spa through to a full range of leisure activities including golf and tennis. The very spacious, self-contained guest rooms come complete with private balconies and spa baths.
Favourable room rates have been negotiated and secured at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort. Accommodation bookings can be made through our accommodation and travel provider, Accommodation Link, by following the https://www.conferencenational.com.au/noosa-tax-convention-2025.
Please note that as per hotel booking conditions, all accommodation booked is non-refundable. All additional hotel incidentals, including breakfast, remain the responsibility of delegates, and individuals will be responsible for payment of the balance of their account when checking out of the hotel. Please note that extra charges may be incurred for additional guests and will be charged to individual room accounts upon checkout.
The Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort is approximately a two-hour drive from Brisbane Airport or 40 minutes’ drive from Sunshine Coast Airport.
Join your colleagues, peers and our esteemed presenters for an evening of drinks and networking.
Drinks will be served poolside at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort from 5.00pm on Wednesday, 26 November. We hope you will join us for an enjoyable evening.
Price: Inclusive for all full registration delegates, additional tickets $115.00 per person
Dress: Business casual / Resort wear
Convention dinner
Time: 7.00pm onwards
Venue: Locale Ristorante & Bar, 62 Hasting Street, Noosa Heads
Price: Inclusive for all full registration delegates
Additional tickets: $170.00 per person
Contact our partnerships team to find out more about becoming a sponsor.
