Debra is a registered tax practitioner with extensive experience as a BAS agent and tax agent. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a member of the Tax Institute. She is also a member of ASIC’s Financial Services and Credit Panel. Debra is a director of Anderson Tax & Consulting and specialises in tax and technology for small business. She has a Master of Business Administration and has worked extensively with the Australian Taxation Office on matters relating to tax practitioners and small business.

Joanna is an experienced regulator. During nearly 20 years working at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, she held a broad range of senior roles, including Executive Director – Financial Services and Wealth and Senior Executive Leader – Financial Advice. She has also advised foreign financial services regulators and taught regulation at the University of New South Wales, Monash University and the University of Sydney. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Law Faculty at the University of New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, as well as a post-graduate law degree (Hons) from the University of Oxford. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Simone is an experienced CEO, lawyer and governance professional. She is currently CEO of the ACT Law Society, the peak body for legal practitioners in the ACT. Simone started her career as a specialist tax lawyer with KPMG Sydney and has since worked in a variety of roles across the private, government and non-profit sectors. She has a background in regulation, with experience in the legal, advertising and communications sectors. She is currently a Director of Asthma Australia and has previously served on a number of boards as both a director and company secretary.

Steven is an experienced government board member and Financial Planner. He is the current Chair of Greyhounds WA and a Director with Dobson Financial Planning. Previous governance roles include ten years with the Small Business Development Corporation of WA as Chair and Board Member, Board Member of the Gaming and Wagering Commission of WA, Member of the ASIC Financial Advisers Consultative Panel and other board roles within the not for profit and sporting community. Steven is a former WA Police Officer, holding a Bachelor of Business from RMIT, a Master of Business Administration from Murdoch University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Amanda is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, with more than 30 years’ experience in the accounting profession. She commenced her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, before joining a mid-tier firm. Amanda established her own chartered accounting practice, which she successfully led for 18 years. Amanda is the founder of Amanda Gascoigne Consulting. She leads a vibrant professional community, The Balanced Firm, fostering connection, peer support, and continuous improvement. Amanda serves as Co-Chair of the ATO’s GST Stewardship Group, Chair of the CA ANZ NSW Public Practice Panel, and is a member of the CA ANZ Trans-Tasman Public Practice Advisory Committee. Her governance experience includes directorships with The Mai-Wel Group and The Maitland Benevolent Society. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle.

Merran has 20 years of experience in practice as a professional accountant and is an independent director with expertise in finance, audit, risk, and compliance. She has a strong focus on corporate governance and risk management. Her industry experience includes financial and professional services, superannuation, insurance, health, education, and contract management in utilities and major infrastructure projects. She is currently Chair Dementia Australia and London based IFRS Advisory Council and Director of Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, Medical Indemnity Protection Society and TarraWarra Museum of Art.  She is also a former Professor of Practice in the School of Accounting at the University of NSW Business School, Chair and CEO of the AUASB, member of IAASB and Chair and President of CPA Australia.

Kerrie is a Professor of Taxation at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She is an experienced academic of more than 30 years, co-editor of Australian Tax Review, and author of numerous leading tax books and publications. Kerrie is the former Chair of The Tax Institute’s Academic Board and has been a member of committees and boards in academic institutions and professional associations. Kerrie holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Queensland, a Master of Laws from QUT, and a PhD from Deakin University. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Chartered Tax Advisor, a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and a Member of CPA Australia.