Politicians, public service mandarins and journalists will all be on the cast of Paul Hogan’s next blockbuster; his $80 million dollar lawsuit against the federal government, writes tax consultant and former ATO audit manager Chris Seage.
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World Cup: Australia’s World Cup bid roo-ted by ham-fisted schmaltz
The Australian advertising and creative community is recoiling in horror over the nation’s video pitch for the 2022 World Cup.
Wickenby brand damaged after ACC back-flip on Hoges
The Wickenby brand has been diminished in the light of the Australian Crime Commission’s (ACC) back-flip this week in calling a halt to the criminal investigation of Paul Hogan and John Cornell, writes Chris Seage, tax consultant and former ATO audit manager.
Hoges, dodging the ATO, expecting a smaller tax bill
The Crime Commission yesterday waved the white flag in its fight against Australian entertainment icon Paul Hogan and his manager and mate John Cornell. But Hogan isn’t exactly in the clear yet with the other Wickenby authorities, says Chris Seage.
The Media Monitors' Top 20: Gillard is back in the limelight
Julia Gillard returned to the head of the table this week.
How Hoges used PR to beat the taxman
He may not have made an international box office hit since the Crocodile Dundee series, but Paul Hogan certainly proved one thing over the last couple of weeks — he still knows how to win over a crowd.
ATO adds to Gore’s ponzi sheme accusation woes
The official liquidator appointed by the Supreme Court of NSW, accused Craig Gore (and co-director John Atkinson) of operating a ponzi scheme and misleading investors.
Hoges: Tax Chief’s mate gave me tax haven advice
Paul Hogan’s lawyer has slammed the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) for omitting from its evidence vital information of how his tax haven structures were greenlighted by one of the best tax barristers in Australia who was a friend of the Commissioner of Taxation Michael D’Ascenzo, writes tax consultant and former ATO audit manager Chris Seage.
Crocodile Dundebt vows to continue the fight
In an interview with The Australian, beleaguered actor Paul Hogan has maintained his “see you in hell” attitude against the Australian Taxation Office, which continues its investigation into his allegedly dodgy dealings with offshore tax havens.
Hoges: time to file, Crocodile
To issue a Departure Prohibition Order while Paul Hogan exercises his rights under tax law to object and appeal against his tax bill is premature in the extreme, writes tax consultant and former ATO audit manager Chris Seage.
The Media Monitors' Top 20: Surprise surprise, Bob Katter rises to the top
The wonderful irony of the dullest Federal campaign ever coming up with the most interesting result ever has not been lost on most of the media.
Vale Don Lane
Australian TV great Don Lane has died, age 75. In honour of his memory, a tribute — of sorts — from Paul Hogan.
ACC’s Hoges Wickenby witch hunt
A Crikey investigation has revealed that the Australian Crime Commission fought Paul Hogan for two years to obtain “irrelevant” documents, writes Chris Seage.
