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Craig Whatman

Partner/Executive Director

Melbourne


Professional Background
Craig is a partner/executive director in the Tax Consulting division of Pitcher Partners Melbourne. He heads up Pitcher Partners’ Transaction Taxes team, which advises on all aspects of Goods and Services Tax, stamp duty, land tax, the Growth Areas Infrastructure contribution and fuel tax credits.
 
As a member of the Taxation Institute’s GST Sub-Committee, Craig makes representations to the Australian Tax Office and Treasury on current GST issues that affect clients in a variety of industries.
 
Industry Experience
Craig has more than eighteen years' experience advising clients in a variety of industries, both in Australia and in New Zealand.
 
Areas of Expertise
  • Australian Taxation Office and State Revenue Office audits, negotiations and dispute resolution
  • Residential, commercial and rural property developments and sales
  • Retirement villages and aged care
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Manufacturing and distribution
  • Service industries
  • Inbound investment and cross-border supplies
Professional Qualifications and Membership
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (Victoria University of Wellington)
  • Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Member of the Law Institute of Victoria
  • Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia
  • Affiliate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Member of the Taxation Institute of Australia's GST Sub-Committee
  • Member of the Property Council of Australia's GST Working Committee


Contact Details

Telephone: 03 8610 5617

Fax: 03 8610 5841

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