Retirement living – Resolving the top 6 GST issues presentation

Matthew Cridland CTA

Matthew Cridland, CTA, is a Partner in the Tax Team at K&L Gates and based in Sydney. He focuses on matters relating to GST and all State Taxes. Matthew has been in practice for more than 25 years and he advises clients across a broad range of industry sectors. In addition to assisting clients with deals advice and revenue office reviews, he also has experience advising on litigation matters. Matthew is involved with the indirect tax committees of industry groups including the Property Council of Australia and the Financial Services Council. He is also a Contributor to the Australian Financial Review and The Australian. He is a Charted Tax Adviser. - Current at 24 September 2025

Andrew Ditchfield

Andrew is a Senior Director in GST Risk and Strategy in the Australian Taxation Office. Andy has worked in private practice and the public sector in Australia and the UK and has over 30 years experience in GST. Having been heavily involved in GST risks within the property and financial services sectors, he now leads programs of work in risk management and strategy design, including a lead role in working with the retirement village sector.
Current at 30 September 2019