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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


  • 25 Jul 2025: South Seas Holdings Pty Ltd (Trustee) v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 848
    TAXATION - appeals brought under s 14ZZ of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) in respect of objection decisions of Commissioner concerning related taxpayer entities - where taxpayers claimed deductions for interest and management fees incurred in particular tax years between 2001 and 2014 - where taxpayers also claimed deductions in…
    Judge: COLVIN J
  • 20 Jun 2025: Tax Practitioners Board v Hinckfuss [2025] FCA 823
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — Substituted service — Service out of the jurisdiction — Where the Applicant claims that the Respondent is contravening the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (Cth) and seeks injunctive relief — Where the Respondent appears to be residing in Indonesia — Application for substituted service under r 10.24 of the Federal Court Rules…
    Judge: WHEATLEY J
  • 4 Jul 2025: Pratten v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 749
    APPEALS – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for extension of time to commence an appeal – whether applicant should be granted an extension of time to commence an appeal under s 172(1) of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth) against a decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal – where respondent objects to the competency of the…
    Judge: SARAH C DERRINGTON J

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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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