Comment Re:So - the fact that others are doing it makes it (Score 1) 312
As this is an Australian story, you should be using the correct terminology. Tax evasion and tax avoidance are the same thing. It's tax minimisation that's the legal one.
Disclaimer: I'm an Australian that worked in the Australian finance industry for ten years, and have qualifications in financial planning. Tax avoidance will get you in trouble here.