Tax

Fraud, tax debts, digitalisation top the ATO’s 2025–26 priority list

The ATO has released its corporate plan for the 2025–26 financial year, outlining its five top priorities for the...

11 August 2025 • By Emma Partis

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Regulation

Alleged ‘money mule’ fraud syndicate busted in ATO-led investigation

An identity, tax and welfare fraud syndicate in Western Sydney has been exposed by the ATO, Australian Federal Police...

01 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO responds to $2bn GST fraud scandal

Following concerns raised in the ABC’s Four Corners GST investigation, the Tax Office has said it will aim to improve...

31 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO, lawmakers demand urgent action as GST fraud skyrockets

The Tax Office is strongly warning businesses against committing GST fraud as reports of refund fraud surge.

30 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO issues warning as GST fraud surges in property and construction

As GST remains front of mind for the profession, the Tax Office is turning its attention to cracking down on GST fraud...

28 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

4 GST fraudsters sentenced in ATO investigation

The Tax Office has revealed the sentencing of an additional four individuals for GST fraud in a recent development of...

15 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB bans tax fraudster for 3 years

Sydney tax agent William Gage has had his registration terminated by the Tax Practitioners Board for fraud and...

04 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Eftsure unveils European merger to bolster fraud protection

Eftsure and France-based Sis ID have joined forces to provide payment protection in major markets across the globe.

27 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

TPB bans NDIS fraudster for 5 years

The Tax Practitioners Board has deregistered and banned a tax agent for unethical conduct in the tax and National...

25 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

3 more GST fraudsters sentenced under ATO’s Operation Protego

Three more GST fraudsters have been sentenced under the ATO’s Operation Protego, with one offender raking in $1.1...

20 June 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Government fraudster slapped with prison sentence

A woman has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars for committing fraud against the government at the state and...

03 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

3 Queenslanders sentenced to jail for GST fraud

The ATO continues to pursue and prosecute perpetrators of GST fraud under Operation Protego, with a further three...

28 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Court strips gold bullion fraudsters of $8.7m for GST scheme

Two leaders in an Australian criminal syndicate have been stripped of more than $8.7 million in assets for their roles...

12 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Whistleblower programs critical for detecting fraud, advises specialist

Organisations should ensure they have effective whistleblowing programs, with almost half of all fraud in the...

04 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Accountants warned to prepare for emerging fraud threats: RSM

The fraud landscape is rapidly shifting with the emergence of 'fraud as a service', AI deepfakes, and the sale of...

02 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Why identity crime is a growing cause of financial fraud

Fraud is often perceived as a financial crime that starts when money or assets disappear. However, this overlooks the...

17 April 2025 • By Johan Fantenberg, Ping Identity

Regulation

Antique goods land GST fraudster with prison sentence

A Melbourne man has been sentenced to two years and 11 months behind bars after obtaining fraudulent GST refunds...

17 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Victorian man jailed over $2.4m GST refund fraud

A Victorian man has been sentenced to 4 years and 7 months imprisonment after he fraudulently obtained $2.4 million in...

07 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee