Vale Grant Wardell-Johnson

With the sad passing of Grant Wardell-Johnson this month, we reflect on his huge contribution to society and the tax profession.

To those who worked with him, Grant was more than a leading voice in tax policy - he was a thinker, a connector of ideas, and someone whose curiosity extended far beyond his profession. Grant retired from KPMG last year after an extraordinary career spanning nearly 38 years, leaving a lasting mark on the firm and the broader tax and policy landscape in Australia and globally. His final role as Global Tax Policy Leader (2021–2025), following a decade as Australian Tax Policy Leader, re...

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Authors: Alia Lum, Brendan Rynne

Published Date: 17 June 2026