Henry Tax Review

The long-awaited Henry Tax review and the Federal Government’s response to the review of Australia’s taxation system, have been released.

The independent review, led by Treasury Secretary Dr Ken Henry, was commissioned by the Government in May 2008 and reported at the end of last year. Ai Group's Chief Executive, Heather Ridout, was a member of the Henry Review panel.

Ai Group has published a summary of the review which sets out the key reform directions. We have also summarised the Government’s response from a business perspective.

Henry Tax Review - Australia’s Future Tax System Review
The AFTS Review considers how Australia can improve its tax and transfer systems to meet the challenges of the 21st century while building on social and economic outcomes.

Henry Tax Review - The Government’s Response: Stronger, Fairer, Simpler: a tax plan for our future
Australia’s Future Tax System (AFTS) Review makes 138 recommendations under nine broad themes.

Ai Group comment on release of Henry Tax Review and Government's Response
“The release today of the Australia’s Future Tax System (AFTS) Report and the Government’s response marks the beginning of what business hopes will be a longer-term process of significant tax reform," Ai Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout said.

Radio National Breakfast interview
Heather Ridout discusses her involvement in the Henry Tax Review, and the Government's response to the review - Radio National Breakfast

Opinion piece on the Henry Tax Review - The Australian newspaper
The long-awaited release of the Australia’s Future Tax System report and the Government’s response marks the beginning of what business hopes will be a longer-term process of more significant tax reform.

Heather Ridout discussing the Henry Tax review on ABC's 7.30 Report
Heather Ridout, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group, Mitch Hooke, chief executive officer of the Minerals Council of Australia and George Megalogenis, senior writer for the 'Australian' newspaper discuss the Rudd Government's response to the Henry Tax Review.