Taxation Institute of Australia
National Resources Tax Conference
14 – 15 October 2008
Burswood Resort, Perth WA
This is your chance to attend one of the newest and most exciting events on the Taxation Institute of Australia event calendar - the inaugural National Resources Tax Conference will bring together resource tax specialists from around Australia. If you, or your clients, work within this sector this is one event you cannot afford to miss!
Resource experts have worked in conjunction with Australia’s leading tax professionals to develop a first class technical program specifically for the mining, oil and gas industries. Leading presenters from around Australia will deliver the latest, most relevant tax issues facing the industry today
All areas of the resources sector including a detailed practical case study workshop examining the Lifecycle of a Resources Project will be discussed at this event.
The conference will be held at the internationally renowned Burswood Resort in Perth, overlooking the Swan River. The Burswood Complex includes 4 and 5 star accommodation, numerous dining options, resort facilities, WA’s only casino and an 18-hole golf course.
This event will be popular and places are limited so please reserve your place today!
Click here to download the program and registration form.
Technical Program
Tuesday October 14
- Welcome and Opening Address – Sue Williamson (National Tax Institute President)
- Key Note Address
- Capital Allowance – John Kelly (PKF)
- Tax Issues of Resources Financing – Alexis Kokkinos (Deloitte)
- Tax & Climate Change – Louise Lovering (KPMG)
Plus an ATO Round Table session with an opportunity to get answers from the Tax Office.
Wednesday October 15
- Foreign Contractors – Chad Dixon (Ernst & Young)
- Tax & Native Title – Adam Levin (Jackson McDonald)
- Advanced PRRT – Grant Cathro (AAR)
- Stamp Duty Cost of Buying a Resources Company – Graeme Cotterill (Mallesons)
- GST & Resources – Kristina Kipper (PwC)
- Structuring Inbound & Outbound Investments – Ken Spence (Spence & Shaddick)
WORKSHOP: Lifecycle of a Resources Project – a practical case study that examines the income tax and GST issues faced in the different aspects of a mining project including:
- Exploration/discovery
- Farm-in/farm-out
- Sanction (including project finance aspects)
- Selling down interests in operating assets
- Closure/rehabilitation
The case study will be examined in smaller groups to ensure there is sufficient opportunity for all to participate. The discussion will be facilitated by income tax and GST experts from industry and the profession.
Conference Dinner
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Travel the picturesque Swan River by ferry before arriving at the beautiful award winning Red Herring Restaurant, Fremantle for a sumptuous dinner.
Accompanying guests are welcome at additional cost of $165.00 (Incl. GST)
Professional Development Accreditation
11.5 CPD Hours
For enquiries please contact Laura Martinez on (08) 9322 2004 or email wa@taxinstitute.com.au
