Tax forum: statement of NFAW priorities


1. What are your priority reform directions for the tax and transfer system?

NFAW believes the process of Reform of Australia’s Future Tax System, and the October 2011 Tax Forum are a key opportunities to introduce changes which will enhance gender equality in the work-place, together with the promotion of greater fiscal vertical equity. To achieve the goal of great gender equality in the work-force, NFAW believes the Government needs to take a number of measures in the context of tax reform. NFAW has identified key principles of reforming the Australian taxation system to better achieve gender equality for women and men:

1. Maximising opportunities for individuals to realise their capabilities and capacities

2. Supporting family welfare outcomes through productive labour

3. At a societal level, maximising workforce earning capacity among productive/reproductive Australians

The following outlines key issues from NFAW’s ongoing work which are relevant to tax reform to advance gender equality.



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