BAS Agent Advisory Group

What the BAS Agent Advisory Group does, contact details, members and key messages from meetings.

Last updated 1 October 2025

About the BAS Agent Advisory Group

The BAS Agent Advisory Group focuses on maintaining relationships with key areas of the community and business to ensure the effective running of Australia's tax, superannuation and registry systems.

Contact details

You can contact the secretariat of the BAS Agent Advisory by email at BASAAG@ato.gov.au

Members

The BAS Agent Advisory Group (BASAAG) is undertaking a membership refresh. We are calling for expressions of interest from BAS agents with at least 5 years' experience as a registered BAS agent to become a member of the BASAAG.

Nominate to become a member using the BASAAG membership expression of interest form. Submit your nomination by close of business on 21 October 2025.

Group membership details
Organisation	Members
ATO	Sarah Vawser (Co-chair), Individuals and Intermediaries
ATO	Anita Challen, Frontline Operations
ATO	Darryl McCarthy, International, Support and Programs
ATO	Melanie Casey, Individuals and Intermediaries
ATO	Michael Morton, Small Business
ATO	Peta Lonergan, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
Australian Bookkeepers Association	Kerrie Jarius (Co-chair)
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers	Matthew Addison
Tax practitioner	Cate Kemp
Tax practitioner	Charles Klvana
Tax practitioner	Joanne Crumpton
Tax practitioner	Michele Grisdale
Tax practitioner	Suzy Komuczki
Tax Practitioners Board	Michael O'Neill

Key messages from meetings

Key messages from meetings held in the last 3 years are available below.

For prior key messages, email the secretariat with your requirements.

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