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About this NPA


The Taxation National Practice Area (NPA) includes proceedings relating to:

  • tax appeals pursuant to Part IVC of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) from decisions made by the Commissioner of Taxation
  • questions of law and taxation on appeal from the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
  • any recovery or other proceeding collateral to a tax dispute.

Latest Judgments


  • 19 Jun 2025: Commissioner of Taxation v Alcoa of Australia Ltd [2025] FCA 651
    ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) – draft expert report – appeal and cross-appeal from decision of Administrative Appeals Tribunal to release documents claimed to be exempt under s 42 of the Act – whether Tribunal erred in concluding drafts of expert report subject to legal professional privilege – where applicant…
    Judge: HESPE J
  • 18 Jun 2025: Merchant v Commissioner of Taxation (Costs) [2025] FCAFC 81
    TAXATION – consequential orders and costs – where no party was entirely successful on appeal – where parties filed competing forms of order – where appellants made offer of settlement before trial – whether costs of trial and the appeal should be apportioned – held apportionment of costs is appropriate – outcome unaffected by settlement offer.
    Judge: LOGAN, MCELWAINE AND HESPE JJ
  • 5 Jun 2025: Commissioner of Taxation v SEPL Pty Ltd as trustee of the SFT Trust [2025] FCA 581
    TAXATION — appeal from a decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal setting aside the Commissioner’s decision to disallow an objection to an amended Fringe Benefit Tax assessment — where the conditions constituting a motor vehicle fringe benefit are satisfied — where applicant appeals under s 44 Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth)…
    Judge: O'SULLIVAN J

Latest Speeches & Papers


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Forms & Rules


The key forms and rules for commencing tax matters are:

Forms:
  • Form 73 - Notice of appeal under s 14ZZ Taxation Administration Act 1953
Rules:
Forms:
  • Form 75 - Notice of appeal from a tribunal
Rules:
Forms:
  • Form 69 - Originating application for relief under s 39B Judiciary Act
Rules:

The Pro Forma Taxation Questionnaire is also relevant.

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National Coordinating Judges

  • Thawley J
  • Hespe J

National Coordinating Registrar

  • Robyn Curnow

NPA Judges

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