Ralph condemns tax legislation as a mess

6 July 2000 | Legislation covering the Ralph reforms will simply add to the mess created by the existing tax act, says its author John Ralph.

Life companies get double hit.

6 September 1999 | The series of changes circulating through the finance industry has be-come daunting. The implications of GST and the upcoming Ralph Re-port loom large for all concerned but particular emphasis has been paid to life companies and products.

Costello takes Ralph advice on board

4 March 1999 | The financial services industry breathed a collective sigh of relief following the the announcement by Treasurer Peter Costello that the government will take Ralph Review's advice on the tax treatment of trusts.

On the other side of the coin

4 March 1999 | Proposed changes to the way life insurance companies are taxed will result in higher levels of complexity for the industry and increased costs to policy holders.