Michael Walpole

Michael Walpole is an accomplished Tax Professor with an extensive background in the fields of higher education and tax profession.

His expertise spans a wide range of topics including GST/VAT, (stamp) Duty, Tax Compliance, Compliance costs, Tax Administration, International Tax, Tax Law, and Public Policy.

He holds a PhD focused on goodwill in the context of taxation and has contributed significantly to the field through various roles and publications.

Currently, Michael serves as the editor of Australian Tax Forum published by The Taxation Institute, is a member of OECD Working Party 9's Technical Advisory Group, and holds the position of International Research Fellow at Oxford University Centre for Business Tax.

He pursued his education at the University of Natal where he studied BA LLB Grad Dip Tax in Law; Taxation, further advancing his expertise by completing a PhD in Tax Law at UNSW.

With a rich academic background, Michael has held the prestigious position of Professor at the School of Accounting Auditing and Taxation within the UNSW Business School.

Prior to this role, he was a Professor at the School of Tax and Business Law also at UNSW, showcasing his commitment to academia and expertise in the realm of taxation.