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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01380
7 pages
PDF
The ATO issued a notice of intention to refuse three FOI requests received on 2 December 2025 concerning job profiles and procedures for roles within its Service Delivery business area, covering both internally and externally engaged staff. The ATO consolidated the three…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-1326
37 pages
PDF
The ATO released two instruments of general authorisations delegating powers to staff in the Small Business division (July 2023) and Frontline Operations division (October 2024). These formal administrative documents authorise designated ATO officers to exercise powers, duties…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01323
6 pages
PDF
The ATO upheld its original refusal to release five documents relating to External Service Centre Services contracted to Probe Operations Pty Ltd under Standing Offer Notice SON3926888 and Contract Notice CN403574. The applicant sought Activation Work Orders and Deed of…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01237
13 pages
PDF
This operational guidance document outlines the ATO's administration of the Boosting Cash Flow for Employers initiative, a COVID-19 support scheme providing eligible small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profits with cash flow credits up to $100,000 (minimum $20,000).…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-1102
18 pages
PDF
These operational discussion notes from ATO's Tax Practitioners Stewardship Group (April-May 2020) document internal coordination on pandemic-response tax administration during the JobKeeper rollout. The documents reveal ATO's management of multiple concurrent priorities…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01311
51 pages
PDF
The ATO released documents from a recruitment process for an EL2 Client Engagement Director position advertised across multiple Australian locations between October 2021 and November 2023. The disclosure includes email correspondence and selection committee reports from…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01261
35 pages
PDF
The ATO participated in the 2024 Commonwealth Integrity Survey conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission between August-September 2024. The ATO received 1,541 responses (21% response rate) from its staff surveyed on corruption risk perceptions and integrity measures.…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01240
122 pages
PDF
The ATO released a finalised issues list documenting interpretative resolutions developed through the National Tax Liaison Group (NTLG) Sub-committee's working group on Taxation of Financial Arrangements (TOFA), which implements Division 230 of the Income Tax Assessment Act…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01207
2 pages
PDF
The ATO released operational records showing the number of foreign investor vacancy fee returns lodged annually from 2016-17 to 2025-26. Vacancy fee obligations apply to foreign owners of residential properties where applications were submitted after 9 May 2017. Returns lodged…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01062
1 page
PDF
The ATO clarifies its "debt on hold" practice—where tax debts are deemed uneconomical to pursue and recovery action ceases. The disclosure outlines that debts on hold cannot be waived unless meeting specific debt relief criteria under PS LA 2011/17, and the ATO is legally…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01055
142 pages
PDF
The ATO disclosure relates to Digital ID/myGovID accreditation matters, specifically consultation feedback on Digital ID Accreditation Rules. The released documents appear to be internal consultation materials requesting feedback on proposed rule changes, with respondents asked…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01089
3 pages
PDF
The ATO received an FOI request for a template "Deed of Undertaking" document that outsourced service provider personnel are required to sign as a condition of engagement with the ATO. The applicant specifically sought the blank pro forma version used in the ATO's procurement…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01087
5 pages
PDF
The ATO refused access to five documents sought by an applicant regarding External Service Centre Services provided by Probe Operations Pty Ltd under standing offer SON3926888 and contract CN4073574. The request sought active Activation Work Orders and contractual variation…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01088
4 pages
PDF
The ATO released 17 documents relating to its quality assurance framework for assessing performance of both internal staff and externally engaged call centre personnel (including outsourced providers like Probe Operations Pty Ltd). The request sought access to QA frameworks…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00973
1 page
PDF
The ATO's Inclusion & Diversity team comprised 19.69 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees as of 8 October 2025. This operational staffing figure represents the team's resource allocation toward diversity and inclusion initiatives within the tax administration agency. The…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-01060
3 pages
PDF
This is internal ATO practice guidance (advice note from the Complex Technical Unit) addressing superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations for medical practitioners in fee-splitting clinic arrangements. The document clarifies that while such practitioners may be classified as…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00944
1 page
PDF
The ATO disclosed operational data on Real Property Transfer Report (RPTR) submissions showing purchaser record volumes across seven financial years from 2018/19 to 2024/25. The data reveals total entities reported ranging from 2.4 to 3.0 million annually, with purchaser records…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00852
162 pages
PDF
The ATO released an operational decision tool and triage panel procedures for administering the Cash Flow Boost Scheme, a COVID-19 relief program providing credits to eligible businesses. The document is a practice guidance template dated May 2021 that operationalizes…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00846
161 pages
PDF
The ATO released internal guidance (practice guidance document, updated 28 February 2025) establishing procedures for identifying and supporting vulnerable clients, effective from 1 January 2022. The document defines vulnerability as temporary, long-term, or permanent conditions…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00971
48 pages
PDF
The ATO released internal procedural guidance on garnishee notices—a debt collection mechanism directing third parties to remit funds owed to taxpayers directly to the Commissioner instead. This operational manual provides staff with frequently asked questions and…