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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00962
1 page
PDF
This FOI release is a single summary table setting out the number of information disclosures the ATO made to partner agencies for the Fraud Fusion Taskforce between 1 November 2022 and 17 July 2026, totalling 758. The largest recipients were the National Disability Insurance…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00821
30 pages
PDF
This FOI release comprises the documents relied upon in publishing the current version of the ATO fact sheet on taxation of match payments to Category B players of SANFL clubs. It includes the fact sheet itself, which states that club match payments to Category B players are…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00908
4 pages
PDF
The ATO decision letter (FOI-2026-00908, dated 31 July 2026) concerns a request for the current Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for the myID Android application, in SPDX, CycloneDX or other format. The ATO located no existing discrete document and, under section 17 of the FOI…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00822
58 pages
PDF
This FOI release comprises the ATO's 2026 submission to Pride in Diversity's Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Advanced Submission, which seeks Silver or Gold tier recognition, along with a tax invoice and remittance advice. The form covers organisational details…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00834
3 pages
PDF
This FOI decision letter from the ATO, dated 24 July 2026, concerns a request by Fraser Tweedale for the current roadmap or timeline for delivering an online lodgment option for trusts with simple reporting obligations, within the "Online services for business" feature of the…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00817
45 pages
PDF
The release comprises draft ATO documents on the use of Fivecast, an open-source intelligence platform, funded under the Tax Avoidance Taskforce Phase 4 New Policy Proposal. These include a draft Privacy Impact Assessment and a PIA threshold assessment, alongside a governance…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00432
66 pages
PDF
This ATO release concerns recruitment records for two Executive Level 2 roles in the Client Engagement Group, covering October 2021 to November 2023. The documents include emails, selection committee reports, expression of interest material, candidate information kits, interview…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00715
3 pages
PDF
The ATO refused a Freedom of Information request seeking Software Bill of Material (SBOM) artifacts for the myID Android application as it existed on 4 June 2026, deciding under section 24A of the FOI Act that the requested documents do not exist. Following consultation with the…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00701
16 pages
PDF
The ATO Data and Intelligence Disclosure Governance Plan establishes procedures for sharing tax data and intelligence with the Fraud Fusion Taskforce, a multi-agency initiative led by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. The document outlines governance frameworks…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00667
11 pages
PDF
The ATO released a Chief Executive Instruction (CEI) establishing mandatory social media conduct rules for all ATO, ACNC, and TPB employees and contractors. The instruction applies to both private and professional social media use, requiring compliance with APS Values, the APS…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00640
5 pages
PDF
The ATO refused access to documents detailing roadmaps or timelines for delivering an online lodgment option for trusts with simple reporting obligations under the MTAS program. The initial refusal on 1 May 2026 was based on a "practical refusal reason"—that processing the…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00584
1 page
PDF
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…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00576
7 pages
PDF
The ATO issued a notice of intention to refuse an FOI request from 8 May 2026 seeking detailed financial and operational information about seven major Commonwealth digital programmes (myGovID, Digital ID/TDIF, ATO ICT Modernisation, Modernising Business Registers, myGov Platform…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00542
43 pages
PDF
The ATO Commissioner's Instrument of Delegations and Authorisations dated 4 August 2025 formally delegates the Commissioner's statutory powers and functions to ATO officers across multiple legislative frameworks. The 29-page instrument covers delegations under taxation…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00452
45 pages
PDF
The ATO released a draft Privacy Impact Assessment and threshold assessment for its use of Fivecast ONYX, an open-source intelligence platform. The project, managed under the Tax Avoidance Taskforce (TAT) New Policy Proposal with approved funding, aims to support intelligence…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00562
1 page
PDF
This operational record shows ATO referrals to the Department of Finance for debt waivers under section 63 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The ATO referred 18 cases in FY2022-23, declining to 8 in FY2023-24, then rising slightly to 10 in…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00550
16 pages
PDF
This operational governance document outlines the Australian Taxation Office's procedures for sharing data and intelligence with the Fraud Fusion Taskforce, a multi-agency fraud detection initiative led by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. The plan establishes…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00284
25 pages
PDF
This operational briefing outlines the ATO's use of External Collection Agencies (ECAs) for debt recovery. The ATO employs ECAs as a supplement to internal debt management, handling high-volume, less complex collection activities to recover tax and superannuation debts. ECAs…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00413
6 pages
PDF
The ATO disclosed internal operational guidance on processing failed electronic funds transfer (EFT) refunds. The document outlines procedures for when refunds cannot be delivered due to incorrect bank account details provided by clients, keying errors by ATO staff, or account…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00393
5 pages
PDF
The ATO issued a practical refusal notice on an FOI request for documents containing roadmaps or timelines for delivering an online lodgment option for trusts with simple reporting obligations under the MTAS (Modern Tax and Superannuation) program. The ATO determined that…