We are committed to working with stakeholders to deliver on our vision and purpose.
Consultation (Industry and Community)
We will take a more structured, transparent and outcomes-focused approach to engagement with the tax profession and stakeholders to support reform and strengthen regulatory outcomes.
Subject to the passage of sanctions reform legislation, we will work closely with professional associations, tax practitioners and partner agencies, to ensure that our implementation of these changes is proportionate and fair.
We have established both the Consultation and Standards Forum and the CEO and Chair Forum. We are also pursuing the appointment of tax practitioner members who are unaffiliated with associations to our Consultation and Standards Forum. Additionally, our information product guidance library has been simplified, and we plan to adopt a new consultation approach that will involve the TPB publishing non-confidential copies of submissions and summarising the outcomes of consultations, including key themes raised and what action is being taken as a result of the feedback. Our engagement also extends across various ATO forums, such as the National Tax Liaison Group, Tax Practitioner Steward Group, BAS Agent Association Group, ATO Digital Advisory Group, and the ATO Digital Service Providers Strategic Working Group.
Tax practitioners have a key voice in shaping reform and will continue to be supported by us in practical implementation. We will strengthen how we seek, consider and respond to stakeholder feedback to ensure our engagement is meaningful and contributes to continuous improvement and professional development across the sector.
We will continue to enhance our consultation approach by ensuring engagement is targeted, timely and informed by data and emerging risks. This will support earlier identification of issues, improve the quality of guidance and ensure our regulatory approach remains practical and effective.
We will also work closely with the Treasury, the ATO and other stakeholders to support coordinated implementation of reforms, reduce duplication and strengthen system-wide outcomes.
We will strengthen communication with tax practitioners through a range of channels, including guidance products, webinars, digital communication and targeted engagement. These communications help practitioners understand regulatory obligations and expectations, respond to emerging risks and maintain high professional and ethical standards.
Government
We are preparing for the implementation of reforms announced in the March 2025 Federal Budget, which will strengthen our sanctions powers and registration framework.
We will continue to collaborate closely with the Treasury, the ATO and other government agencies, as well as professional associations and key stakeholders, to support the successful implementation of these reforms. This includes consultation on regulatory guidelines and supporting materials to provide clarity for tax practitioners and the broader community.
We remain committed to strengthening our relationships with other regulators and government agencies, sharing appropriate information and working together to drive improved outcomes for the tax profession and the community.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the tax system, we play an active role within the Fraud Fusion Taskforce. This multi-agency taskforce is dedicated to preventing, detecting and responding to fraud and related criminal activity affecting the Australian tax and superannuation systems. Through collaboration and information-sharing with partner agencies, we contribute our regulatory expertise and intelligence to support coordinated efforts against tax fraud, ensuring practitioners uphold the highest standards and that vulnerable clients are protected. Our involvement strengthens the collective response to emerging threats and reinforces public trust in the profession and the broader tax system.