The IGTO attended a global webinar hosted by the IOI that discussed the way Ombuds institutions around the globe have adapted and responded to the enormous social and economic problems generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also an opportunity for the IGTO to share our experiences with our international counterparts. The Inspector-General of Taxation…

Aly Garrett, FCA interviews the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO), Karen Payne, on behalf of CA ANZ’s Acuity magazine. The podcast – “Investigative roles of the Inspector-General of Taxation” explores the role the IGTO plays in investigating tax complaints, how you can be audited without knowing you are being audited (the assistance the…

On 4 October 2018, the former IGT delivered his valedictory speech at an event in Melbourne hosted by Arnold Bloch Leibler. Thank you for those kind words and for generously hosting this event, Mark. It means a great deal to me. Mark has provided me with sage advice at times and has been an advocate…

On 5 April 2018, the former IGT delivered a plenary presentation to the 13th International Conference on Tax Administration hosted by the University of New South Wales. Ensuring appropriate revenue authority scrutiny in the age of the sharing economy Introduction The sharing economy There is also no security of income, no insurance for the worker…

On 23 November 2017, the former IGT delivered the closing address to the Future of the Tax Profession Symposium hosted by La Trobe University and Edith Cowan University. Introduction Thank you for the invitation to deliver the closing address of this Symposium. It is a timely gathering and the discussions today have highlighted the importance…