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Last updated 5 May 2026

[202507] Agent authorisation process for individuals and sole traders

Registered

March 2025

Expected completion of consultation

November 2026

Consultation status

Targeted consultation is underway.

Consultation purpose

To seek input on an agent authorisation process to strengthen the protection of individual and sole trader information.

Description

The ATO has delivered an agent nomination process through the client-to-agent linking project to entities with an Australian business number (excluding sole traders). The next stage of the project is focused on an authorisation process for individuals and sole traders to control who has access to their information through ATO online services. Consultation includes discussions with a variety of representatives including agents, professional associations, industry representatives, individuals and sole traders. This will assist us to make informed decisions on delivering this fraud control to the individual's market.

Who we are consulting

  • Tax agents
  • Industry representatives
  • Individuals
  • Sole traders

Consultation lead

Ziva White, Individuals and Intermediaries
AgentAuthorisationConsult@ato.gov.au

 

 

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