The Latest Breaking News from the Australian Tax Office

Australia is turning the spotlight on financial abuse in relationships. What can NZ learn?

It’s a problem as old as marriage and money: one spouse, usually the husband, using financial control to dominate the other.

The Conversation · Jan 26

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Some three millions Australians carrying a student debt will enjoy a 20 per cent reduction in what they owe before Christmas.

AAP · Oct 4, 2025

Indigenous people left 'out in the cold' by super funds

Australia's superannuation system is failing Indigenous people with some giving up on their funds due to rigid processes, research has found.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

‘Scam-in-a-box’: MyGov suspends thousands of accounts linked to dark web fraud kits

Exclusive: Scams utilise phishing attacks on Centrelink, ATO and Medicare accounts using obtained login details

The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023

Whistleblower fund tackles 'persecution by prosecution'

A former senator is launching a fund to protect whistleblowers as Richard Boyle and David McBride face prosecution for shedding light on injustices.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

PwC scandal: PwC Australia reached confidential settlement with ATO months before tax scandal fallout revealed

Embattled consultancy would not divulge details of deal, which was struck two months before the federal government referred the matter to the AFP

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Patrick Willmott jailed over his role in $105 million Plutus Payroll tax fraud scheme

Patrick Willmott is one of five people who have been found guilty over the Plutus Payroll tax fraud which saw the ATO lose $105 million.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

School owes $4.8 million to tax office, tribunal told

Brindabella is appealing conditions imposed on it by the federal government.

The Canberra Times · Mar 27, 2023