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2 September 2010
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Media release 2010/25
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Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo today announced Damian Bugg AM QC had been appointed as Integrity Adviser to the ATO.
Mr Bugg will provide independent advice to ensure the ATO's integrity framework is effective.
"The Integrity Adviser plays an important role to ensure the everyday work of the ATO supports good governance and promotes integrity," Mr D'Ascenzo said.
"I am very pleased to appoint Mr Bugg to the role, as he will bring valuable skills and experience to the position, including extensive experience in law and justice administration."
Mr Bugg held the position of Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions from 1999 until 2007.
He is Chancellor of the University of Tasmania and was President of International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law from 2003 until 2008. He has been President of the Bar Association of Tasmania, Chairman of the Southern Legal Assistance Scheme and a member of the Council of the Law Society of Tasmania.
Mr Bugg was also a member of the Council of the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration for nine years and is currently a board member of the Canadian based International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law. He received the Centenary Medal in 2003 and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2005.
Mr D'Ascenzo also paid tribute to the work of Professor Robyn Creyke, the previous Integrity Advisor. Professor Creyke gave generously of her time and knowledge of administrative law, above and beyond what the role required, and brought her own perspective to the role of Integrity Adviser.
"The role of Integrity Adviser was established with our integrity framework in 2001 and is part of the extensive governance arrangements we have in place," Mr D'Ascenzo said.
Background
The ATO's approach to integrity is set out in the Integrity Framework - available from www.ato.gov.au. The framework was designed to ensure the ATO operates on principles of honesty, objectivity, ethics and probity.
Last Modified: Friday, 3 September 2010