Penrith Panthers Reject Early Contract Talks Amid Tax Free Incentive The Penrith Panthers are a minor league ice hockey team based in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
They compete in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL), which is the top level professional ice hockey league in the country. Their tax free status is a key aspect of their contract talks with players.
Under current tax laws in Australia, athletes who earn above a certain threshold are subject to paying taxes on their earnings.