{"id":426,"date":"2026-06-05T02:29:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxreformaustralia.com.au\/?page_id=426"},"modified":"2026-08-25T22:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T22:51:15","slug":"explorer-chapters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taxreformaustralia.com.au\/?page_id=426","title":{"rendered":"Explore Chapters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n
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THE BOOK<\/p>\n \"\"\n

Explore the Chapters <\/p>\n

A collection of ideas and policies for a fairer, smarter Australia<\/p>\n

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CHAPTER<\/h3>\n
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My Credentials<\/h3>\n

Why my experience and background matter in shaping better policy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

18 min read<\/p>\n Read Chapter  <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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02<\/h1>\n

CHAPTER<\/h3>\n
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Introduction<\/h3>\n

Short-term politics has left Australia facing costly long-term challenges.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

3 - 4 min read<\/p>\n read chapter  <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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03<\/h1>\n

CHAPTER<\/h3>\n
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Our Steadily Ageing Population<\/h3>\n

Ageing Australians, super concessions and housing policies threaten fairness.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

18 - 25 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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04<\/h1>\n

CHAPTER<\/h3>\n
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The Costs and Benefits of Compulsory Super.<\/h3>\n

Compulsory super enriches the wealthy while straining workers and budgets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

20 - 30 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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05<\/h1>\n

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Our Massive and Increasing Unfunded Super Liability<\/h3>\n

Unfunded government pensions are creating enormous hidden costs for future taxpayers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

25 - 30 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Asleep at the Wheel - Mismanagement of Our Superannuation Tax Subsidies<\/h3>\n

Superannuation tax concessions favour the wealthy and need reform.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

10 - 25 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our Wishy Washy Unfairly Designed and Administered Capital Gains Tax<\/h3>\n

Current tax concessions unfairly favour successful and geared investors while disadvantaging ordinary savers, home buyers, and fixed-interest investors<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

10 -16 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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08<\/h1>\n

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Side Benefits for Early Australian Oil Exploration and Canberra Charities from My Involvement with the Gang of Three.<\/h3>\n

Strategic investments created wealth, charity funding, and energy discoveries.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

10 - 16 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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09<\/h1>\n

CHAPTER<\/h3>\n
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Our Superb Imputation Credit System And The Stuff-Ups Setting It Up And In Ensuring Only Residents Receive The Credits<\/h3>\n

Imputation Credits Boost Investment, But Loopholes Threaten Tax Integrity<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

8 -10 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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I'm From the Government - Here to Help You<\/h3>\n

Government policies and super fees cost Australians wealth and opportunity.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

8 - 10 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Difficult Task of Taxing Trusts \u2013 Time for Some Hard Thinking and Action<\/h3>\n

Trust tax rules give wealthy investors unfair advantages through income splitting and tax deferral, making comprehensive reform overdue.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

8 - 10 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Achieving Progression in Personal Income Taxation<\/h3>\n

Fair taxation means recognising family, housing, and financial circumstances - not just annual income.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

7 - 9 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Superannuation a Bottomless Pit - a Miscellany of Many Mistakes<\/h3>\n

Superannuation should provide retirement security - not unlimited tax-free wealth accumulation. Reform is needed to restore fairness and protect taxpayers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

7 - 9 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Lost Opportunities - How Our Bureaucrats And Politicians Have Maximized Pressure On The Imputation Credit System<\/h3>\n

Hidden tax loopholes, billions in lost revenue, and the future of franking credits - this chapter reveals what needs to change.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

9 - 11 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Time To Consider Assisting Conservative Fixed Interest Investors With Limited Alternative Investment Options<\/h3>\n

Why are low-risk savers taxed more heavily than investors? This chapter proposes practical reforms to protect savings from inflation and tax.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

6 - 8 min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Case For A Flat Rate Personal Income Tax Achieving Progression Using Specific Tax Rebates And Other Provisions<\/h3>\n

Discover how a flat tax with targeted rebates could create a fairer, simpler system while closing loopholes for wealthy taxpayers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

8 - 10  min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Time To Improve Equity In The Age Pension System And Integrate It With The Taxation System<\/h3>\n

Rethinking the Age Pension: fairer asset rules, better rewards for working retirees, and smarter use of superannuation and housing wealth.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\"\"<\/span>\n

6 - 7  min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Options for Improvement of Compulsory and Voluntary Super Arrangements
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Reforming compulsory super could reduce unfair tax concessions, ease financial pressure on workers and help more Australians achieve home ownership.<\/span>\n
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9 - 11  min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Coming Soon<\/h3>\n

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8 - 10  min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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8 - 10  min read<\/p>\n read chapter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Daryl\u2019s Linked In posts<\/h2>\n

Continue the conversation on LinkedIn. Follow Daryl Dixon for regular updates, policy commentary and new perspectives on Australia's tax and retirement systems.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Be part of the change<\/span>\n <\/h1>\n

Get updates, early chapter releases and exclusive insites straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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