A tax expert says changes to the tax system must not stand in the way of economic growth. 

A UN committee is calling on countries to ensure tax policies are being applied proportionally to the wealthier individuals. 

It says regressive and ineffective policies can disproportionately affect already disadvantaged groups. 

But PWC partner Sandy Lau told Andrew Dickens while fairness is important, it's a complex issue. 

She says company tax rates needs to be competitive to attract foreign investment. 

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A tax expert says changes to the tax system must not stand in the way of economic growth.&nbsp;
A UN committee is calling on countries to ensure tax policies are being applied proportionally to the wealthier individuals.&nbsp;
It says regressive and ineffective policies can disproportionately affect already disadvantaged groups.&nbsp;
But PWC partner Sandy Lau told Andrew Dickens while fairness is important, it's a complex issue.&nbsp;
She says company tax rates needs to be competitive to attract foreign investment.&nbsp;
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Sandy Lau: PWC Partner on the call for countries to ensure their tax systems are fair

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