Greek government progresses double taxation talks, consular support under review

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During a meeting with the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, and the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Yiannis Loverdos, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis OAM, received updates on the issues of double taxation and consular support.

Both Mr Kaklamanis and Mr Loverdos were well acquainted with the areas of concern with Greek Australians, with the Deputy Minister even raising issues of the Consulate in Melbourne immediately.

Bill Papastergiadis with Nikitas Kaklamanis
Bill Papastergiadis with Nikitas Kaklamanis.

Mr Loverdos explained to Mr Papastergiadis that the government in Greece is working hard to find solutions and that they are very conscious of the issues. When asked for a timeline, Mr Loverdos was optimistic with the hope to be able to communicate a solution shortly.

Moreover, Mr Loverdos spoke in depth in regard to the issue of double taxation. It was made very clear that Greece has progressed the negotiations and that the matter was now in the hands of Australia.

With an upcoming visit to Australia in October, Mr Loverdos expressed his intention to visit most of the capital cities and was excited to engage with Australia’s large and thriving diasporic community.

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