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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00211
32 pages
PDF
The ATO entered into a licensing agreement with Monotype Ltd for font software services from August 2021 to August 2024. The contract specified a total fee of USD 68,889.08, comprising a permitted usage fee and past usage fee (both redacted as s47G), exclusive of taxes and…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00234
1 page
PDF
The ATO released a list of 43 AI models in production as of 14 May 2024, following an ANAO audit report on AI governance. The document is an operational record identifying specific models used across tax administration functions. Approximately 24 model names are heavily redacted…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00299
15 pages
PDF
The ATO released a recruitment candidate information kit for three EL2 Investigative Tax Specialist positions, salary range $150,784–$179,606 plus 15.4% superannuation. The roles involve leading investigations into deliberate tax avoidance and evasion by taxpayers and advisers…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00360
1 page
PDF
The ATO released data on FBT-exempt novated leases entered into during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years, broken down by taxpayer income ranges. Total novated leases increased significantly from 27,231 to 41,556 contracts across the two periods. The largest uptake occurred…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00343
5 pages
PDF
The ATO issued a notice of intention to refuse a FOI request seeking briefs about the Shadow Economy Procurement Connected Policy and documents provided to Treasury for the 2022 Performance Review of that policy. The ATO invoked the "practical refusal reason" provision under…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00337
3 pages
PDF
The ATO released one document in part in response to a request for listings of roles classified as core work under the Strategic Commissioning Framework for 2024-25 and 2025-26. The decision letter indicates the identified document is an operational or administrative record…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00152
5 pages
PDF
The ATO released a partial decision on a February 2026 FOI request for documents related to the Outsource Service Delivery Panel tender (SON3926888). Of 18 identified documents, the ATO granted full access to three, partial access to 12 (with exempt or irrelevant material…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00306
5 pages
PDF
The ATO issued a practical refusal notice on 17 March 2026 for a FOI request seeking documents about information-sharing arrangements between the ATO, ASIC, ACNC, and ABR, including memoranda of understanding and data-sharing agreements; internal guidance explaining how these…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00265
3 pages
PDF
The ATO released two documents in full containing current policies and templates used to decide Compensation for Detriment from Defective Administration (CDDA) claims. The documents were identified through a search by the Integrity, Assurance and Law business area. The ATO noted…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00241
22 pages
PDF
This instrument authorises ATO Service Delivery staff to exercise powers, duties and functions delegated to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation for Service Delivery as of 27 July 2020. Melinda Smith, Chief Service Delivery Officer and Deputy Commissioner, granted these…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00215
3 pages
PDF
The ATO released statistical data on Statement of Tax Records (STRs) covering 2019 onwards, compiled from its systems under FOI section 17. The applicant sought specific metrics including the number of STR applications received, counts of satisfactory and unsatisfactory…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00139
9 pages
PDF
The ATO's Internal Audit and Investigation (IAI) business area has established procedures for escalating "strategically significant cases" to Case Leadership for specialized support. These cases include matters involving possible media attention, high-profile taxpayers…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00088
3 pages
PDF
The ATO released a document created in response to an FOI request containing the number of taxpayers issued Division 293 tax notices of assessment for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 financial years. Division 293 applies a 15% tax on certain concessional superannuation contributions…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00020
1 page
PDF
The ATO disclosed that three cleaning-related slip, trip, or fall hazard incidents occurred at its Northbridge office in Perth between January 2019 and December 2024. This operational safety record represents workplace health and safety data rather than tax administration policy…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00071
3 pages
PDF
The ATO's internal review decision addresses a FOI request about Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status audits and revocations affecting public libraries from January 2022 to December 2024. The applicant, whose organization had its DGR status revoked following a rejected…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2026-00014
31 pages
PDF
The ATO released a collection of lock screen messages used by the organisation during 2025, comprising internal staff communications rather than tax policy or compliance guidance. The messages covered workplace topics including reputation management on social media, data…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01378
1 page
PDF
The ATO released operational statistics on novated leases showing a significant decline in active leases: 434,746 in 2022-23, falling to 395,428 in 2023-24, and further declining to 289,623 in 2024-25. However, these figures are incomplete as they only capture leases commencing…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00980
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01322
3 pages
PDF
The ATO's internal review decision on an FOI request from October 2025 resulted in the release of one additional document in full. The applicant had originally requested the employee-level template "Deed of Undertaking" that personnel engaged by outsourced service providers…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01280
4 pages
PDF
The ATO refused an FOI request seeking documents about deductible gift recipient (DGR) status audits and revocations for public libraries from January 2022 to December 2024. The applicant originally requested broader information including decision-making criteria for DGR audits…