Elizabeth practises in administrative law, equity and trust law, property and general commercial disputes. Recognised as a skilful and insightful problem solver, she has a particular speciality in revenue law and represents resident and non-resident clients, revenue authorities and Federal and State government bodies in the Administrative Review Tribunal, the Supreme Court of NSW, the Federal Court and the High Court of Australia.
As a trusted adviser, Elizabeth is frequently engaged to advocate in disputes concerning trusts, land tax, payroll tax, stamp duty, income tax, goods and services tax, capital gains tax, superannuation, Pt IVA, civil penalties including the promoter penalty regime and disciplinary actions involving tax practitioners.
Elizabeth is also a part-time Senior Member of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) sitting on the Appeal Panel and also hearing disciplinary matters brought by the NSW Bar Association and the Law Society against legal practitioners, and the Health Care Complaints Commission against medical practitioners.
Having worked in the legal industry since 1992, Elizabeth is highly experienced in complex litigation over a broad range of matters outside revenue such as proceeds of crime and professional conduct complaints. Clients value her thoughtful, analytical and open manner, effective communication, and her ability to remain calm and composed even under pressure.
Elizabeth has been recognised annually by the International Tax Review since 2017 on the Women in Tax Leaders list for Australia; and has been recognised since 2018 in Doyle’s Guide of Leading Tax Barristers.
Select Cases
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever [2025] FCA 460
Aitken v Federal Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 372
Hixson v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2025] NSWSC 192
White v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCA 185
Commissioner of Taxation v [Respondent] [2023] FCA 1176
Widdup v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2023] FCAFC 145
Hornsby Shire Council v Commonwealth of Australia [2023] HCA 19
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Widdup [2022] FCA 1403