Tax reform insights from a global policy expert
From With Interest by CPA Australia
May 5, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
This episode features global tax expert Viva Hammer discussing the challenges and insights of tax reform in Australia and the US.
Tax reform. It's one of the most hotly debated issues around the world . And as global tax expert Viva Hammer notes, the biggest barrier to tax reform in Australia is not policy – i t is the pursuit of perfection. In this episode of With Interest, she brings a global perspective shaped by her work on significant tax reforms in recent US history. Her message is clear: progress comes from doing something better, not waiting for something perfect. Main learnings include: lessons from US tax reform and what Australia can apply w hy "better, not perfect" is critical for improving tax reform h ow predictability drives investment more than headline tax rates how to provide certainty for international investors t he role of GST as a more efficient and sustainable tax base the fairness of corporate tax versus consumption and land taxes w here Australia sits in the global tax competition landscape As we head toward the 2026 Federal Budget, it's clear that governments, businesses, and the accounting profession are grappling with complex and interconnected challenges – from investment certainty to intergenerational fairness and the future of our tax mix. T his episode is a timely look at a…
People in this episode
Host: Jenny Wong
Guest: Viva Hammer
Topics covered
- tax reform
- global tax policy
- investment certainty
- intergenerational fairness
- GST
- corporate tax
- international investors
Keywords
- tax reform
- global perspective
- investment
- GST
- corporate tax
- consumption tax
- land taxes
- tax competition
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CPA Australia
Places: Australia, US, New York, Washington
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