The theme of the Conference is Tax reform – past, present and future

Papers and panels could consider:

Tax Reform and Equity: Have we Entered a New Era?

• Historical review of equity-based reforms.

• Current reforms.

• Future challenges.

Equity, Efficiency and Simplicity: Which Objective Should Drive Our Next Tax Reform Agenda?

• Examining whether recent reforms to capital gains, superannuation and wealth taxation represent a shift away from efficiency-focused tax policy.

• Exploring the inherent tensions between the three traditional principles of good tax design and how policymakers should balance competing objectives.

• Analysing major reforms such as CGT, dividend imputation, GST and the Henry Review through the lenses of equity, efficiency and simplicity.

• Future tax reform priorities for Australia and New Zealand.

Taxing Wealth: Past Failures, Present Challenges and Future Possibilities

• CGT

• Land tax

• Inheritance taxes

• Superannuation concessions

Technology and Tax Administration

·         AI and automation in tax compliance and audits

·         Blockchain and transparent tax reporting

·         The role of Big Data analytics in contemporary tax enforcement

People-first Tax Policies

·         Behavioural insights into taxpayer compliance

·         The digital divide: Equity in E-taxation systems

·         Protecting taxpayer rights in the age of AI

·         Public trust and technology-driven tax systems

Emerging Technologies and New Tax Challenges

·         Regulating and taxing crypto assets

·         Cross-border E-commerce and VAT

·         NFTs, digital goods, and taxation frameworks

Ethical and Legal Perspectives

·         Privacy v surveillance: The ethics of tax data mining

·         AI bias in tax decision-making algorithms

·         Global standards for digital taxation: BEPS and beyond

·         Ethical tax automation: Human oversight in algorithmic systems

Future of Work and Tax Systems

·         Robotics, AI, and the future of payroll taxes

·         Remote work across borders: Rethinking tax residency rules

·         Digital nomads: Challenges for tax authorities

·Technology in Tax Education and Literacy

·         Gamification of tax education

·         Using tech to teach complex tax concepts

·         Improving SME literacy with AI

These are just suggestions – we encourage papers and panel suggestions on the Conference theme, but welcome papers on any aspect of taxation. We would be particularly interested in hearing from experienced academics who are willing to run a panel for early career academics.

Please submit your abstract and proposals by Monday, 28 September 2026.