Dealing with state revenue authorities regarding stamp duty and land tax presentation

Rosalie Cattermole CTA

Rosalie Cattermole, CTA, is a legislation and policy specialist at the Victorian State Revenue Office. She is currently on secondment to the SRO’s Tax Advisory and Review Branch in the role of Principal Tax Specialist. Prior to joining the SRO, Rosalie was a tax specialist in the private sector for over 20 years with experience in direct and indirect taxes. During her time in Queensland, Rosalie was the founding Chair of The Tax Institute’s Queensland’s State Taxes Committee and a Queensland State Councillor for The Tax Institute. Rosalie holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Taxation from Monash University. - Current at 09 April 2026

Andrew Spierings ATI

Andrew Spierings, ATI, is a barrister at the Victorian Bar. He practises in federal and state taxes, equity and trusts, deceased estates and general commercial disputes. He also accepts briefs in family law matters with significant tax, trusts or commercial issues. Prior to the Bar, Andrew was a Senior Associate in the taxation practice at Arnold Bloch Leibler in Melbourne with experience in a range of income tax, GST and state taxes issues. At ABL, he had an extensive practice in tax advice and disputes, particularly for high-net-wealth families and their groups. He also oversaw day-to-day operation of the firm’s national state taxes practice with a particular focus on stamp duties and land tax. Coming from a beef property in West Gippsland, Andrew also has a particular interest in matters with agricultural or related issues. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws (with First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University. - Current at 05 May 2025