We are authorised to request this information under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. We need this information to help us to administer laws relating to taxation and superannuation.
Where we are authorised to do so, we may give this information to other government agencies that administer laws relevant to your particular situation. Depending on your situation these agencies could include:
Centrelink
the Australian Federal Police
the Child Support Agency
the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
the Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and
the Department of Education, Science and Training.
We may check the proof of identity information you supply with the issuing agencies.