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Convention Face-to-face Victoria

State Taxes Convention

30 - 31 July 2026 | W Melbourne | 12 CPD hours

 

 

State Taxes Convention

All state and territory taxes covered in one complete program

Developed in conjunction with all Revenue Offices around the country, this comprehensive program presents both topics of universal interest across all the state taxes as well as dedicated streams addressing duties and payroll taxes.

Annual gathering of all jurisdictions

The Convention has always been a popular forum for interaction and discussion among participants in the state taxes community and is held annually on a rotational basis in all Australian capital cities. This year, the 26th annual event will be held at W Melbourne.

Who should attend?

Particularly valuable for those with practices operating across multiple jurisdictions, attendees will be joined by all State and territory Revenue Commissioners, representatives from their offices and accounting and legal state taxes practitioners from around the country.

Time to reflect and relax

We recognise that taking a break from work and the office is more important than ever, and our Conventions incorporate numerous opportunities to relax, unwind and enjoy some time out of the office. This program allows delegates the time to enjoy robust technical discussions with their peers around the country and the chance to relax and unwind at the convention dinner. 

Event Details

Early bird registration

$ 1,795 - Member

$ 2,215 - Event & new membership bundle

$ 2,095 - Non member

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  • When30-July-2026 - 31-July-2026
  • FormatFace-to-face
  • CPD Hours12
 
 

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!

Convention Drinks and Dinner

Enjoy an evening of drinks and dinner alongside your colleagues, convention speakers, and state revenue officers

Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Speaker: Daryl Williams AM KC
Time: From 7:00pm
Venue: W Melbourne
Price: Inclusive for all full registration delegates $180 for additional tickets – see registration form for details
Dress: Business or business casual

 
 

2026 program 

Welcome and President's Address

Speakers: Paul Broderick, CEO and Commissioner, State Revenue Office Victoria, Tim Sandow, CTA, President, The Tax Institute

Session 1: Commissioner’s Address

Speaker: Paul Broderick, CEO and Commissioner, State Revenue Office Victoria

Session 2: Interest and Penalty Tax

Speaker: Kim Easton, Queensland Revenue Office, Queensland Treasury

Session 3: Practical Issues in Litigation

Speaker: Kateena O’Gorman SC, Victorian Bar, Andrew Healer, VIC Bar

Session 4A: Reconsidering Consideration – Evaluating Recent Cases and Rulings on Determining Consideration for Duty Purposes

Speaker: Kathryn Bertram, FTI, Johnson Winter Slattery

Session 4B: Payroll Tax Grouping – Cases Update and Application to Differing Legal Structures

Speaker: Nicholas Bradica, Deloitte, Rhys Cormick, CTA, Deloitte

Session 5A: Build-to-Rent (BTR) Duty and Land Tax Concessions

Speaker: Steven Paterson, Deloitte

Session 5B: Cross Border Employment and Payroll Tax

Speaker: Nicole Bortignon, PwC

Session 6: Due Diligences and State Taxes

Speakers: Adrian Ortisi, EY, Joe Yakoub, EY

 

Session 7: Case and Legislative Update

Speakers: Roshan LaBrooy, KPMG, Rouein Momen, KPMG, Tim McIntosh, State Revenue Office Victoria

Session 8A: Duties – The Big Ones

Speakers: Alec Pettigrew, Queensland Revenue Office, Valerie Misa, KPMG,

Michelle Bennett, CTA, BDO

Session 8B: Payroll Tax – The Big Ones

Speakers: Phil Magoffin, PPM Tax & Legal, Sam Gathercole, KPMG, Stefan 

Balofoutis SC, Tenth Floor Chambers

Session 9A: CIPT Revisited – Practitioner and SRO Insights Two Years On

Speakers: Rosalie Cattermole, CTA, State Revenue Office Victoria, Craig Gibson,

Mills Oakley

Session 9B: Exploring the Payroll Tax Complexities with Respect to Wage and  Superannuation Remediation

Speakers: Stefanie Merlino, BDO

Session 10A: Duty and Land Tax Implications of Unit Trusts Holding Real Property

Speaker: Rachel O’Donnell, CTA, O’Donnell Tax Law

Session 10B: Tax Audits and Disputes Resolution

Speakers: Liam McCrae, State Revenue Office Victoria, David Morgan, Victorian Bar

Session 11: Closing Panel – A New Future

Panel: Paul Broderick, CEO and Commissioner, State Revenue Office Victoria, Geoff Mann, CTA, Deloitte, Rachel O’Donnell, CTA, O’Donnell Tax Law

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