ATO Supports Staff After Queensland Investigation Findings
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reassured its investigations staff that it will support them in potentially high-profile or controversial prosecutions over tax fraud.
This follows a Queensland Supreme Court decision that criticized the ATO's handling of a case against a therapeutics entrepreneur, Julie Clarke.
The King vs Julie Clarke
Justice Paul Smith stayed the prosecution, which dated back to 2019, due to an ATO officer's misconduct in gathering evidence.
- The decision identified several ATO officers, but their names have not been released as the ATO may still appeal.
Autor's resume: ATO faces criticism over investigation misconduct.