THE BOOK

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A collection of ideas and policies for a fairer, smarter Australia

01

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My Credentials

Why my experience and background matter in shaping better policy.

18 min read

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02

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Introduction

Short-term politics has left Australia facing costly long-term challenges.

3 - 4 min read

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03

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Our Steadily Ageing Population

Ageing Australians, super concessions and housing policies threaten fairness.

18 - 25 min read

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04

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The Costs and Benefits of Compulsory Super.

Compulsory super enriches the wealthy while straining workers and budgets.

20 - 30 min read

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05

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Our Massive and Increasing Unfunded Super Liability

Unfunded government pensions are creating enormous hidden costs for future taxpayers.

25 - 30 min read

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06

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Asleep at the Wheel - Mismanagement of Our Superannuation Tax Subsidies

Superannuation tax concessions favour the wealthy and need reform.

10 - 25 min read

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07

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Our Wishy Washy Unfairly Designed and Administered Capital Gains Tax

Current tax concessions unfairly favour successful and geared investors while disadvantaging ordinary savers, home buyers, and fixed-interest investors

10 -16 min read

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08

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Side Benefits for Early Australian Oil Exploration and Canberra Charities from My Involvement with the Gang of Three.

Strategic investments created wealth, charity funding, and energy discoveries.

10 - 16 min read

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09

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Our Superb Imputation Credit System And The Stuff-Ups Setting It Up And In Ensuring Only Residents Receive The Credits

Imputation Credits Boost Investment, But Loopholes Threaten Tax Integrity

8 -10 min read

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10

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I'm From the Government - Here to Help You

Government policies and super fees cost Australians wealth and opportunity.

8 - 10 min read

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11

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The Difficult Task of Taxing Trusts – Time for Some Hard Thinking and Action

Trust tax rules give wealthy investors unfair advantages through income splitting and tax deferral, making comprehensive reform overdue.

8 - 10 min read

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12

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Achieving Progression in Personal Income Taxation

Fair taxation means recognising family, housing, and financial circumstances - not just annual income.

7 - 9 min read

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13

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Superannuation a Bottomless Pit - a Miscellany of Many Mistakes

Superannuation should provide retirement security - not unlimited tax-free wealth accumulation. Reform is needed to restore fairness and protect taxpayers.

7 - 9 min read

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14

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Lost Opportunities - How Our Bureaucrats And Politicians Have Maximized Pressure On The Imputation Credit System

Hidden tax loopholes, billions in lost revenue, and the future of franking credits - this chapter reveals what needs to change.

9 - 11 min read

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15

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Time To Consider Assisting Conservative Fixed Interest Investors With Limited Alternative Investment Options

Why are low-risk savers taxed more heavily than investors? This chapter proposes practical reforms to protect savings from inflation and tax.

6 - 8 min read

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16

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TBA

Coming Soon

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