About the ATO consultation report
This report describes ATO consultation activities in February 2026.
It contains:
Consultation matters
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Consultation matters received
[202601] Build to rent development tax incentives.
Consultation matters completed
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[202524] s128F interest withholding tax exemption |
Consultation provided valuable commercial insights and perspectives on public offer practices. These insights will assist us in considering and shaping our approach to updated public advice and guidance. |
Advice and guidance products released for comment
Draft Tax Ruling
TR 2006/11DC2 Private rulings
Legislative instruments released for comment
Draft Legislative Instruments
Draft Explanatory Statements
See open consultation for products open for comment.
News
Stewardship groups
The Individuals Stewardship Group met and the topics discussed included:
- ATO Strategy
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communications
- Payday Super
The National Tax Liaison Group met and the topics discussed included:
- Frontline Operations 2025 performance, forward work program and current opportunities and challenges
- Treasury update
- Tax Agent Services Act requirements when tax agents onboard new clients
- ATO strategy.
The Small Business Stewardship Group held an optional, out of session to consult on:
- ATO Vulnerability Capability 2026 program plan and application to small business owners experiencing vulnerability
- Pay As You Go Instalments experience and irritants to identify improvement opportunities for ATO investigation.
The Tax Practitioner Stewardship Group met and the topics discussed included:
- Communication Content Working Group review
- ATO Strategy.
Upcoming meetings
- Not-for-profit Stewardship Group 17 March
- Private Groups Stewardship Group 24 March