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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


  • 7 Aug 2025: Rusanov v Commissioner of Taxation (No 3) [2025] FCAFC 117
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – appeal against dismissal of appeal from decision of the Administration Appeals Tribunal affirming an objection decision of the Commissioner of Taxation – where no substantive submissions filed by the appellant in accordance with directions – where appellant did not appear – appeal dismissed for want of prosecution and…
    Judge: LOGAN, FEUTRILL AND WHEATLEY JJ
  • 7 Aug 2025: Rusanov v Commissioner of Taxation (No 2) [2025] FCAFC 116
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – where applicant applies for adjournment of substantive hearing – where adjournment was previously granted relying on medical evidence of stress – where new medical certificate outlines no new condition – where indulgences granted to appellants in relation to preparation of appeal books by respondent – where no substantive…
    Judge: LOGAN, FEUTRILL AND WHEATLEY JJ
  • 14 Aug 2025: Carbery v Fire Rescue Victoria [2025] FCA 948
    TAXATION – calculation of Reportable Fringe Benefit Amounts – applicant claims declaratory relief that employer incorrectly calculated and reported employee fringe benefits on reimbursed insurance premiums PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – respondent applies to dismiss proceeding for want of justiciable controversy – whether there is a justiciable…
    Judge: MCELWAINE J

Latest Speeches & Papers


Tax seminars

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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