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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


  • 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
  • 9 May 2025: Charles Apartments Pty Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 461
    TAXATION — Statutory construction - Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) (ITAA 1997) – Appeal from Administrative Appeals Tribunal on a question of law, varying an objection decision in part – Whether the Tribunal correctly construed s 8-1 of the ITAA 1997 — Whether the Tribunal erred in not allowing an increase in the Applicant’s allowable…
    Judge: WHEATLEY J
  • 9 May 2025: Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever [2025] FCA 460
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — Principle of open justice – Suppression or non-publication order – Where a non-party request was made by the media under r 2.32 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) – Access was sought to submissions — Whether order necessary to prevent prejudice to the proper administration of justice — Federal Court of Australia Act…
    Judge: WHEATLEY 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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