Join us for the 2026 Council Member and Employee Tax Obligations Workshop, a full-day interactive session tailored for WA Local Government. Whether you’re a council member or part of the administrative support staff, this workshop provides essential insights and practical strategies to manage both council members' and employees' tax obligations effectively.
We will also be dedicating a full session to the recent Local Government Act 1995 changes allowing superannuation guarantee payments for council and elected members – a hot topic!
Why Attend?
Navigating council member and employee tax obligations can be complex and difficult to distinguish the treatments. This workshop equips you and your team with the necessary tools and knowledge to ensure compliance and minimise risks. Stay ahead of regulatory changes and implement best practices to support your workforce and manage tax credits efficiently. Engage in topical discussions and interactive sessions to address daily payroll and tax challenges with confidence.
Key Focus Areas:
- Tax Update: Stay informed on the latest tax changes and essential tips.
- Employees vs. Contractors: Understand the key issues in order to classify employee's vs contractors and comply with tax obligations.
- Employer Obligations for Employees: Understand your responsibilities in managing employee taxes and benefits.
- PAYG Withholding – How It Works in Practice: Master PAYG calculations and reporting requirements.
- Salary Sacrificing: Implement effective salary sacrifice arrangements to benefit both employers and employees.
- Employee Superannuation Obligations and Changes: Keep up with superannuation laws and ensure compliance with what type of payments are subject to superannuation.
- Council Member superannuation: The key differences in how super applies to council members, including the what, where, when and how it all works.
- Ending Employment – Termination Payments: Navigate the complexities of Employment Termination Payments (ETPs) and ensure correct tax treatment.
- Council Members: As Council Members are generally not employees in WA, LGs typically have different obligations. Understand how to approach their tax obligations correctly.
Engage in technical sessions led by working tax professionals, real-life local government examples, and practical case studies. Participate in interactive discussions to apply rules and regulations correctly and identify potential issues early. Audience participation is encouraged to maximise learning outcomes.
Workshop Details:
- Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- TIme: 9am to 4pm
- Location: Level 15 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth 6000 or Online via Zoom
Speakers
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Daniel Pegdon
Daniel Pegdon is a Director in the Tax and Business Advisory division and has been with Moore Australia since 2011.
Daniel's expertise is in tax consulting and compliance for SME business and corporate clients both locally and internationally, as well as professional bodies. Daniel also has a keen interest in assisting government entities and not-for-profit entities. His work has required a comprehensive knowledge of taxation, accounting and commercial matters. Daniel regularly presents for CPA Australia, The Tax Institute and Local Governments.
Areas of expertise:
- Business Advisory
- Taxation
- International Tax
- Fringe Benefits Tax
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Tony Ince
Tony is a Indirect Tax Specialist in the Tax and Business Advisory division.
Tony has more than 30 years’ experience in indirect tax matters. He has been involved in GST since its inception in Australia and was the spokesperson for CPA WA during implementation. Tony’s extensive experience lends to his practical consulting approach to indirect tax issues, including having presented on indirect tax topics at numerous state and national events such as CPA Congress and Taxation Institute State Taxes conferences.
Since 2003, Tony has presented as a sessional lecturer in undergraduate and post-graduate tax at Curtin University and instructs for the Tax Institute in their ‘Structured Education Program’.
With extensive commercial experience and having worked with clients across a wide range of sectors, Tony has a particular interest in working with government authorities, not-for-profit organisations and charities - helping them to resolve tax issues, ensuring compliance and maximising their tax benefits.
Areas of expertise:
- Indirect taxation (GST)
- Fuel tax credits
- State taxes
- Land tax
- Payroll tax
- Compliance
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Himang Gupta
Himang is a Senior Consultant in the Corporate Tax division at Moore Australia (WA), with experience delivering corporate tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.
A graduate of the University of Western Australia with a double major in Accounting and Finance, Himang has a strong foundation in the interpretation and practical application of Australian taxation law. As a Provisional Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Himang is committed to ongoing professional development and the delivery of high-quality tax consultancy services.
Areas of expertise:
- Corporate tax compliance
- Indirect taxes
- Managing tax consultancy services
- Providing advice in relation to CGT, GST, PAYG and FBT
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Attendance Options:
- In-Person: Attend at our Perth Office for a collaborative, hands-on experience, complete with morning tea and lunch.
- Online via Zoom: Participate remotely through Zoom, offering flexibility without the need for travel. Online participants can interact and ask questions just as effectively as in-person attendees. Hard copies of workshop materials will be provided to all participants.
Pricing
- First registrant: $950 + GST.
- Additional registrants from each government body: $850 + GST (a $100 discount)
- Discounts and GST will be added at registration checkout.
- Includes: Comprehensive workshop manual, morning tea, and lunch for in-person attendees.
What You'll Receive:
Participants will receive a detailed workbook available in electronic or hardcopy formats. The workbook includes in-depth information on all topics, case studies with Q&A, key tips, and essential templates for government officers.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for HR managers, financial officers, tax specialists, payroll managers, and administrative staff within local and state government entities. Whether you’re new to managing employee tax obligations or seeking to enhance your expertise, this session offers valuable insights for all experience levels.
Event Terms and Conditions
We understand circumstances may arise which prevent a delegate from attending once registered. In this instance, our policy is to accept a substitute or reschedule where possible. In the event cancellation of the registration is made, Moore Australia (WA) Pty Ltd will charge a 30% fee to meet administration costs for registrations cancelled more than 7 days prior to the workshop. No refund or credit can be made for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop (except in extenuating circumstances at our sole discretion). In the case where the registration cancelled applied a group discount to additional registrations, the discount will no longer be applicable.
Should circumstances outside our control require, we reserve the right to postpone the event or amend from in person attendance to on-line attendance or cancel the event.
Registration is only available to persons representing a local government. Registrations cannot be shared with other delegates or local governments.
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Contact Us
Local Government Advisory Team
localgov-wa@moore-australia.com.au
P: 9225 5355
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