Paul Banister

Title

Director, Taxation

Experience

Paul commenced his career in 1986 and spent the early part of his career in Brisbane firms such as Pannell Kerr Forster and BDO Nelson Parkhill (now BDO Kendalls). In 1995 Paul joined Grant Thornton and has since provided business advice to clients in the areas of corporate taxation and superannuation. Paul plays a key role in developing optimum solutions for businesses, large investors and expatriates in their tax planning and wealth structuring. Paul is influential within Grant Thornton internationally. As a member of Grant Thornton’s Network Development Group, Paul supports Asia-Pacific member firms align their strategies to Grant Thornton’s
global vision.

Sector experience

Paul has developed expertise in a number of areas including domestic and offshore structures, superannuation planning and compliance for corporate entities, pension planning, wealth enhancement and asset protection, succession planning, remuneration packaging and GST planning.

He has worked with clients from many different industries such as financial services, property development and construction, telecommunications and information technology, legal and medical professionals and motor vehicle dealerships.

Presentations and Publications

Paul has presented at many professional and business forums, both in Australia and internationally. He is also a contributing author to Thomson Reuter’s Financial Planning Handbook.

Professional affiliations and memberships

• Paul is a fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia
• Paul is also a member of Grant Thornton’s national Taxation Services committee

T +61 7 3222 0200
E paul.banister@au.gt.com