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February 11, 2026Bulletin for international taxation0 citations

The Evolution of Australia’s GAAR: From Peabody to PepsiCo

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NPNeil Pereira

Key Points

  • The article aims to explore the legislative evolution and judicial interpretations of Australia’s GAAR.
  • Examined legislative reforms related to GAAR under Part IVA of the ITAA 1936.
  • Analyzed key judicial interpretations and their impact on GAAR concepts.
  • Discussed the balance between tax avoidance and genuine commercial transactions.
  • Identified significant reforms in GAAR legislation over time.
  • Highlighted the importance of the dominant purpose test and reasonable alternative concepts.
  • Noted the pivotal role of the PepsiCo case in recalibrating GAAR's application.

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This article examines the evolution of Australia’s GAAR under Part IVA of the ITAA 1936, tracing legislative reforms, key judicial interpretations and the refinement of core concepts such as the “dominant purpose” test and “reasonable alternative”. It highlights the ongoing balance between curbing contrived tax avoidance and protecting genuine commercial transactions, with PepsiCo marking a pivotal recalibration.

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Neil Pereira (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1d1d267fb587c655fb09https://doi.org/10.59403/1sa3dr2
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