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Last updated 1 April 2025

[202507] Agent authorisation process for individuals and sole traders

Registered

March 2025

Expected completion of consultation

August 2025

Consultation status

Targeted consultation will commence in March.

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 focussed on an authorisation process for individuals and sole traders to control who has access to their information through ATO online services. Consultation will include 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 in the individuals market. The first stage of consultation involves targeted focus group sessions.

Who we are consulting

  • Tax agents
  • Industry representatives
  • Individuals
  • Sole traders

Consultation lead

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

[202418] ATO Vulnerability framework

Registered

August 2024

Expected completion of consultation

July 2025

Consultation status

Targeted consultation is underway.

Consultation purpose

To explore critical elements that should be incorporated into the ATO's proposed Vulnerability framework to ensure it effectively supports people experiencing vulnerability.

Description

The ATO is seeking to develop and validate a Vulnerability framework that will underpin how we interact with and support people experiencing vulnerability. Consultation will explore what elements must be included in the framework to ensure it effectively supports people experiencing vulnerability.

Who we are consulting

  • Community support organisations
  • Professional associations
  • Industry representatives

Consultation lead

Chanara Fraser, Individuals and Intermediaries
Chanara.Fraser@ato.gov.au

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