Tag: Australian Taxation Office

Public sector technology is failing the public interest

Posted on   |  by Dr Lesley Seebeck
In the preface to the Report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, Royal Commissioner Catherine Holmes reflects on how she was startled at the ‘myriad’ of ways...

EY’s ATO analytics work bill almost doubles to $85m

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Ernst & Young will be paid $3.3 million per month over the next year to continue its data and analytics work at the Australian Taxation Office, with the lucrative...

ATO to SMEs: Delay returns for $1bn in tech tax breaks

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Small businesses wanting to take advantage of tax breaks for new technology worth $1 billion to the Budget bottom line are being told to delay their tax returns, with...

$80m government cyber hubs pilot axed

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A Coalition-era program to centralise federal government networks through hubs in Canberra’s biggest agencies has been axed after an $80 million pilot, with a series of new initiatives to...

ATO connects with KINSHIP for social engagement

Posted on   |  by Nicole Bittar
KINSHIP digital has been chosen to deliver a social media customer engagement management, publishing and listening platform to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). “We are thrilled to be able...

$32m extension to Tax Office cyber deal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Tax Office has renewed its main cybersecurity support deal with Macquarie Telecom’s government arm at a cost of $32.7 million, as it battles as many as three million...