ATO Performance Data For Private Ruling Applications.

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The ATO's private ruling performance data reveals declining processing efficiency across the 2023-26 period. While application volumes remained stable (around 4,000-4,300 annually), average completion time increased from 97 days in 2024-25 to 118 days by April 2025-26, with median time rising from 70 to 88 days. The proportion of rulings completed within the 28-day service standard dropped to 83% in 2025-26 from 89% in previous years. The data shows a concerning trend: only 9% of rulings were completed within 28 days (down from 17-18%), while 69% now require over 60 days compared to 56-57% previously. This indicates sustained pressure on the private ruling function's timeliness performance.