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.