Relationship between the ATO and the Government The ATO will continue to deliver on its outcome to government confidence in the administration of – aspects of Australia’s taxation and superannuation system through helping people understand their rights and obligations, improving ease of compliance and access to benefits, and managing with the law. The ATO will perform its revenue collection and superannuation functions while supporting the government’s message that Australia is for business’. We are creating a level playing field ‘open domestically and internationally, supporting viable businesses, reducing red tape and the cost of compliance, and improving our services. An important mechanism for consulting on the use of ATO powers is managed through the ATO’s key stewardship committees. The ATO actively participates in Government reviews including the Australian Public Service Commission Capability Review, as well as responding to the recommendations of external scrutineers. Relationship with the responsible minister The ATO will keep the responsible Minister informed with accurate and timely advice on significant issues in its core area of business. This occurs directly through our regular meetings with, and minutes to, the responsible Minister and via our relationship with the Treasury. Relationship with Treasury The ATO is committed to working productively with the Treasury as set out in the ATO-Treasury Protocol. The protocol sets out a framework for the working arrangements between the Treasury and the ATO to enable the best possible functioning of the tax and superannuation systems, for which the Treasury and the ATO share stewardship. The ATO will continue to provide advice based on our practical experience as administrators of the tax and superannuation systems, including advice where existing laws do not operate in accordance with the policy intent. This advice will include our consultations and relationships with key stakeholders who are vital to providing the right advice to the Treasury and Government and also complies with the Government’s enhanced Regulatory Impact Analysis requirements. The ATO will continue its current practice of providing the Secretary to the Treasury with all information, briefing, press releases and correspondence given to Ministers. Regulatory cooperation The ATO will work closely with Commonwealth and and Territory agencies to improve the delivery of service to all Australians. The ATO has joined myGov, making it easier for people to interact with us. Internationally, we are committed to working cooperatively to find solutions to broad challenges faced by the international system as a result of globalisation and the increasingly digitalised
Relationship between the ATO and the Government The ATO will continue to deliver on its outcome to government – confidence in the administration of aspects of Australia’s taxation and superannuation system through helping people understand their rights and obligations, improving ease of compliance and access to benefits, and managing with the law. The ATO will perform its revenue collection and superannuation functions while supporting the government’s message that Australia is ‘open for business’. We are creating a level playing field domestically and internationally, supporting viable businesses, reducing red tape and the cost of compliance, and improving our services. An important mechanism for consulting on the use of ATO powers is managed through the ATO’s key stewardship committees. The ATO actively participates in Government reviews including the Australian Public Service Commission Capability Review, as well as responding to the recommendations of external scrutineers. Relationship with the responsible minister The ATO will keep the responsible Minister informed with accurate and timely advice on significant issues in its core area of business. This occurs directly through our regular meetings with, and minutes to, the responsible Minister and via our relationship with the Treasury. Relationship with Treasury The ATO is committed to working productively with the Treasury as set out in the ATO-Treasury Protocol. The protocol sets out a framework for the working arrangements between the Treasury and the ATO to enable the best possible functioning of the tax and superannuation systems, for which the Treasury and the ATO share stewardship. The ATO will continue to provide advice based on our practical experience as administrators of the tax and superannuation systems, including advice where existing laws do not operate in accordance with the policy intent. This advice will include our consultations and relationships with key stakeholders who are vital to providing the right advice to the Treasury and Government and also complies with the Government’s enhanced Regulatory Impact Analysis requirements. The ATO will continue its current practice of providing the Secretary to the Treasury with all information, briefing, press releases and correspondence given to Ministers. Regulatory cooperation The ATO will work closely with Commonwealth and and Territory agencies to improve the delivery of service to all Australians. The ATO has joined myGov, making it easier for people to interact with us. Internationally, we are committed to working cooperatively to find solutions to broad challenges faced by the international system as a result of globalisation and the increasingly digitalised
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