Ken Henry
AustraliapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Ken Henry is an esteemed Australian economist and public servant, known for his pivotal role in shaping Australia's tax policy and fiscal framework. He served as the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury from 2001 to 2011, during which he led significant economic reforms and conducted a comprehensive review of the tax system that proposed substantial changes to improve equity and efficiency. Henry is a vocal advocate for addressing structural issues in the Australian tax system, arguing against the influence of vested interests and emphasizing the importance of considering the financial wellbeing of future generations. His recent comments condemning the current tax system highlight his ongoing commitment to fostering a fair and sustainable economic environment.
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Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry criticised the start-up businesses demanding protection from the government’s tax changes.
New polling shows majority of voters support drop in house pricesAustralia· 2026-06-21
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry last week told a Senate inquiry into the tax how it had personally affected his family, arguing the concession had to change.
How property investors are adding to interest rate pressure in AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-01
Ken Henry’s review of the tax system recommended reducing the capital gains tax concession.
General Chalmers gathers the troops for a new tax warAustralia· 2026-02-24
Ken Henry is a former Treasury head advocating for changes to the capital gains tax.
Top economists join forces to back capital gains tax changesAustralia· 2026-02-19
Ken Henry is a former Treasury secretary involved in reviewing biodiversity laws in NSW.
NSW land clearing threatens native speciesAustralia· 2026-02-11
Ken Henry’s 2010 tax review recommended reducing the CGT discount from 50 to 40 percent.
2026 budget looms as Jim Chalmers’ best chance to make changesAustralia· 2026-02-05
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry earlier this year at the National Press Club said that without change to the nation’s environmental protection laws, just having the land on which to build homes will only be a pipedream.
Australia tax grab $1 trillion but federation reform needed to fix housing crisis, living standards, health fundingAustralia· 2025-11-16
Ken Henry, a roundtable attendee, knows all too well what happens to ideas if the political ground has not been tilled.
We can’t wait another 25 years for resultsAustralia· 2025-08-21
Breunig’s research, building on the warnings of people such as Ken Henry, suggests that’s just touching the edges.
Act of bastardry is shifting wealth away from young AustraliansAustralia· 2025-08-20
Ken Henry described negative gearing as an emblem of intergenerational issues in Australia.
The tension between Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers is real. But not yet a real big dealAustralia· 2025-08-08
Ken Henry questioned why the carbon price was ever dropped, highlighting short-sighted self-interest.
It’s a good time for Anthony Albanese. Now he needs to get his timing rightAustralia· 2025-08-04
Ken Henry is another member of the productivity roundtable that Scott Farquhar is addressing.
Tech bros, or broken? Farquhar and Cannon-Brookes face greatest testAustralia· 2025-08-01
Ken Henry is a former Treasury secretary who criticized the government's handling of environmental resources.
Can Anthony Albanese and Labor deliver change to drive Australia’s wealth?Australia· 2025-07-25
Allegra Spender will hold her own tax discussion with experts including former Treasury secretary Ken Henry.
Capital gains tax, negative gearing, GST changes receive lacklustre supportAustralia· 2025-07-21
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry stated that the government would not meet its housing target without fixing the nation’s broken nature laws.
Proposal aims to help build home, ease rental pressureAustralia· 2025-07-20
Ken Henry was the chairman of NAB who resigned alongside Andrew Thorburn.
NAB boss Andrew Irvine to return to public eye amid turmoilAustralia· 2025-07-18
Former Treasury boss Ken Henry commented on the need for better economic structures to address environmental issues.
former Treasury boss Ken HenryAustralia· 2025-07-16
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry warns that environmental law reform should be a priority for Australia.
Anthony Albanese must make reform before economic boom, Ken Henry saysAustralia· 2025-07-15Ken Henry was a former Treasury secretary who raised the idea of automated deductions back in 2010.
Preparing your own tax return is getting easierAustralia· 2025-07-12
Former treasury secretary Ken Henry said the system needed to be more equitable.
What you should know about Jim Chalmer’s new superannuation tax, from the $3m threshold to unrealised gains and indexingAustralia· 2025-05-23
Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry makes the point that we are 'in need of leaders with vision and courage'.
A hung parliament is just what our stagnant political system needsAustralia· 2025-03-30
Dr Ken Henry is an economist who served as Australia’s Treasury secretary from 2001 to 2011.
Cowardly politics is robbing our children blind. It’s time to be braveAustralia· 2025-03-29Ken Henry was a respected public servant who rose to head the Australian Treasury for 10 years, from 2001 to 2011.
The secret ‘wild life’ of economist Ken HenryAustralia· 2025-03-07
Ken Henry, a former Treasury secretary, recently hit a nerve by describing the current tax system as a 'wilful act of bastardry' that denies young workers a reasonable prospect of home ownership.
Could early access to superannuation fix our housing Hunger Games?Australia· 2025-03-04
Ken Henry warned that young Australians are victims of government actions and a failing tax system.
How will we pay for the election promises of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton?Australia· 2025-02-25Ken Henry condemned the Australian tax system and criticized governments for being influenced by vested interests.
Australian tax system condemned by Ken HenryAustralia· 2025-02-20