This consultation process has now been completed. Submissions available
Date
25 September 2024 - 02 October 2024
Consultation Type
Draft Amendments

Key Documents

The government is seeking feedback on:

  • draft amendments to the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024
  • updated explanatory material.

This draft legislation clarifies what is, and is not, expected in section 45 and section 15. It also makes other minor amendments.

On 1 August 2024, the Determination added 8 supplementary obligations to the Code of Professional Conduct in the Tax Agent Services Act 2009. This is part of the government’s response to the PwC matter. It strengthens integrity and accountability in the tax profession.

 

Submissions

6 submissions were received for this consultation, including 1 confidential submission. 20 additional emails were considered but not published because their comments were of a more general nature about the determination or expressed support for the professional associations’ submission.

Timeline

  • Opened
    closed
    25 September 2024
  • Closed
    closed
    2 October 2024