Fed: Tax lawyer John Emerson appointed to Board of Taxation

AAP General News (Australia)
12-18-2006
Fed: Tax lawyer John Emerson appointed to Board of Taxation

CANBERRA, Dec 18 AAP - Treasurer Peter Costello has appointed tax lawyer John Emerson
to the Board of Taxation.

Mr Emerson is a partner at Freehills law firm and head of the firm's charity law practice.

He joined the company in 1971 and was admitted to partnership in 1976.

"Mr Emerson is recognised Australia-wide as an expert in the tax laws applicable to
charities," said Mr Costello in a statement.

"In 2004, Mr Emerson was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service
to law and to the community, particularly through the provision of advice to charities
and not-for-profit organisations and the development of public administration reform to
encourage philanthropy in Australia."

He has been a member of the Board of Taxation advisory panel since December 2003.

The treasurer also reappointed Eric Mayne and Curt Rendall as members of the board
for three-year terms, starting January 15.

The Board of Taxation is an independent, non-statutory body established to advise the
government on the development and implementation of taxation legislation and the ongoing
operation of the tax system.

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