Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Departments/Agencies

Nope, freedom of political communication does not override the public service rules

By Stephen Easton

Federal

The High Court has ruled that federal public servants have no right to political expression that overrides their legal obligations to be impartial and uphold…

Centrelink rule for couples poses risk for women experiencing domestic violence

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Centrelink’s couple rule exposes victims of domestic violence to their perpetrator and can "entrap" women in violent relationships, according to a new report from Australia’s…

Appointment of ACT Integrity Commissioner, take two: AEC chairman pleases all politicians

By Stephen Easton

Australian Capital Territory

The ACT's first independent public sector integrity commissioner will be retired judge and Australian Electoral Commission chair Dennis Cowdroy.

'Low numbers': Tax Office responds to critical small business report

By David Donaldson

Federal

Debt recovery actions against small businesses with disputed debts are rare and only occur under "exceptional circumstances", the Australian Tax Office has said in a…

ATO too aggressive on small business debt, says Kate Carnell

By David Donaldson

Federal

The Australian Taxation Office is destroying some small businesses with its approach to debt repayments, argues Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell.

Tax commissioner: ATO 'not the strong arm of an oppressive state'

By The Mandarin

Economy & Industry

Tax commissioner Chris Jordan has welcomed the Inspector-General of Taxation’s finding that the Australian Taxation Office did not embark on a “cash grab” using unfair…

Former AGD secretary to review compensation for public service mistakes

By Stephen Easton

Federal

The Australian Taxation Office’s decisions on compensation for small business victims of “defective administration” are under review by a former head of the Attorney-General’s Department.