The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) celebrates 10 years of service to the Australian community this year.
Inspector-General Ali Noroozi said this is a landmark for the new breed of specialist scrutineering agencies. “Some scepticism was voiced about the IGT office when it was set up. I think it is fair to say that the office’s impact has far exceeded original expectations”, Mr Noroozi said.
The IGT over this 10-year period has produced a range of reports making extensive recommendations to Government and the ATO that have been influential in changing and improving the administration of the Australian tax system. “My office always seeks to listen to stakeholder concerns. It also works hard with the ATO and the Treasury to better understand these concerns and to design lasting improvements,” said Mr Noroozi.
Mr Noroozi also announced that the IGT has released a new booklet to mark the 10 year celebration. It provides the community with a simple and easy to understand guide about the IGT office and how to engage with it. He said the IGT has adopted the motto: “Consult, Review, Advise, Improve”.
Source: IGT media release, 30 April 2013
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